PBS NewsHour - Segments

In her most recent book, "Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot," author Mikki Kendall calls for solidarity in what she describes as a non-inclusive movement. She spoke with NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker about her book, a New York Times bestseller, and her struggles with finding common cause with mainstream feminism, which she says has largely ignored women of color. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is one of the country's top public health experts. He was initially a prominent figure at Coronavirus Task Force briefings -- but recently, he has been the target of White House criticism. Dr. Fauci joins Judy Woodruff to discuss his relationship with President Trump and recommendations for managing COVID-19. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg announced she has a recurrence of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. In a court statement, the 87-year-old justice said the treatment has already reduced lesions on her liver -- and that she has no plans to retire. Also, in Georgia, the three white men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery in February pleaded not guilty. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

State and local leaders in Portland, Oregon, are calling for the departure of federal agents sent in response to protests. Their presence and tactics -- including deploying tear gas, driving unmarked vans and wearing military-style gear -- have raised questions about the role of the federal government to police cities. Amna Nawaz talks to Jonathan Levinson of Oregon Public Broadcasting. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising across the U.S., but Arizona's downward spiral stands apart. Health experts there warn that if the state's residents and leaders don't change policies and behavior, a bad situation will escalate into something even worse. And some of those suffering from the disease and losing loved ones say the government is to blame. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the growing rift between President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci, what GOP criticism of Trump means for his reelection bid, the latest primary election results and poll numbers and the ongoing debate over mail-in ballots. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate American communities, taking a deadly toll on countless families. We take a moment to remember some of the lives lost. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the pandemic continues to worsen, President Trump's poll numbers have declined -- and now he's shaking up his reelection bid in response. On Wednesday, Trump replaced campaign manager Brad Parscale with longtime GOP strategist Bill Stapien. The move came after Trump visited Georgia, where COVID-19 cases are rising -- along with a political battle over mask mandates. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Wednesday, Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, put the issue of wearing face masks front and center. Kemp signed an order that bans towns and cities from requiring masks be worn, even as coronavirus cases in the state rise. Mayor Kelly Girtz of Georgia's Athens-Clarke County, which recently approved a public mask mandate, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the "deeply frustrating" situation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, the European Union's top court voided an agreement that let big tech companies share data on EU citizens with the U.S. Privacy activists in the region welcomed the decision. Also, the Trump administration criticized China as part of a growing pressure campaign, and Attorney General William Barr said some Americans have become too reliant on Chinese goods and services. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the November presidential election approaches, the Trump administration has been delivering on campaign promises to roll back environmental regulations, reduce legal immigration and eliminate financial protections. Yamiche Alcindor joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the details of these policy shifts -- and how Trump hopes they will give conservatives "something to feel good about." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Two major cybersecurity intrusions, each with global implications, are in the news. On Wednesday, hackers accessed high-profile Twitter accounts, using them to promote the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Also, three countries accused Russia of trying to steal research into a possible COVID-19 vaccine. William Brangham talks to the Wilson Center's Nina Jankowicz and cybersecurity expert Dmitri Alperovitch. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The coronavirus pandemic has shed new light on racial disparities in American health outcomes. Economic disadvantage is one reason Black people in the United States are on average less healthy than white people -- but there are other causes, including the ongoing stress of systemic racism. Paul Solman reports in the second of a two-part Race Matters series. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The global economy is likely to take a massive hit from the pandemic, and the World Bank warns poverty levels will rise as a result. It's already happening in Italy, Europe's third-largest economy. The country suffered a devastating human toll from coronavirus, and now an estimated 1 million additional Italians are unable to afford their basic needs. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have heard so many stories of loss and lasting illness. But for most who contract it, the novel coronavirus is not a death sentence. The NewsHour spoke to several survivors about their symptoms, how they coped with their sickness and what they learned from the experience. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders