PBS NewsHour - Segments

In our news wrap Friday, longtime Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the congressional committee investigating the Capitol insurrection. President Joe Biden nominated Dr. Robert Kaliff to head the Food and Drug Administration. The White House estimates more than 27 million Americans have received a COVID booster shot. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The United Nations says the Ethiopian government promises to ease its de facto blockade on the northern territory of Tigray, where hundreds of thousands are facing famine after a year of conflict. Nick Schifrin has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Will Leitch, a contributing editor for New York Magazine, and John Yang discuss the controversy over Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' vaccination status. Rodgers had previously implied he was inoculated against COVID-19, but later admitted to being unvaccinated after contracting the virus. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Washington Post columnists Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the bipartisanship in Congress, U.S. inflation and gerrymandering. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was a central character in Israel-Arab peace negotiations. A new book, "Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy" chronicles the challenges and strategy behind the scenes. Judy Woodruff speaks with author and former U.S. ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk, about Kissinger's career. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

While many areas across the U.S. have been upgraded to high speed internet, there are still pockets that are in a broadband desert. That includes many rural Alaska communities. Greg Kim of Alaska Public Media reports on one town that is finally getting connected. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The off-year elections have turned two key states red. The results of Virginia's gubernatorial election are looming large on Washington as President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats feel mounting pressure to find a path forward on infrastructure and social spending bills. Judy Woodruff discusses with congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Judy Woodruff discusses Tuesday's election outcomes and its implications with veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, co-host of the podcast, "Politics War Room," former Republican congresswoman Barbara Comstock, who represented Northern Virginia until 2019 and is now a senior adviser at the law firm Baker Donelson, and Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked consideration of a voting rights bill for the fourth time this year. The U.N. human rights office is blaming Ethiopia's government and Tigray's rebels for extreme brutality in their civil war. The U.S. military warned that China's nuclear force is growing much more rapidly than expected. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Gun rights and the Second Amendment were front-and-center at the Supreme Court Wednesday, in the first major test of gun regulations since the court said gun ownership was a right protected by the Constitution. John Yang reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Even as vaccinations for younger children are expected to ramp up, COVID-19 vaccination rates for adults have slowed across much of the country. Nationally, about 70% of Americans 18 years and older are fully vaccinated. But many cities and states aren't giving up on pushing that number higher. Amna Nawaz reports on one effort in Washington, D.C., that brings vaccines straight to residents' homes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

COVID-19 has claimed the lives of over 5 million people globally and nearly 750,000 Americans. While questions about its origins still exist, the world has learned a lot about how it evolves, and gained insight into preparing for future pandemics. Judy Woodruff discusses the same with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, author of "World War C: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic and How to Prepare for the Next One." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Artist David Driskell died last year of COVID-19 at age 88, but he's finally getting his due. For the first time, his paintings are the center of attention in a major way. Driskell was best known for his work as an historian and curator, raising the profile of African-American art and artists. Jeffrey Brown has this report for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Judy Woodruff provides an election night update in various races across the country, including the crucial gubernatorial races in Virginia, New Jersey and more. Jessica Taylor, senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, joins Woodruff with analysis on available exit polls, vote counts and what hot-button issues have dominated the race. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Tuesday, Facebook has announced it's shutting down its facial recognition system over growing privacy concerns, and has said it will delete the data by December. Yahoo is the latest tech company to leave China, citing growing restrictions. Arguments in Kyle Rittenhouse's trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin, began. He is charged with killing two men and wounding a third at a 2020 protest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders