PBS NewsHour - Segments

Millions of renters and landlords across the country are living in limbo amid a flurry of legal challenges to the Biden administration's new federal eviction ban. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge joins Yamiche Alcindor to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A major bill that could steer billions in federal dollars toward American roads, railways, water systems and broadband networks is inching closer to a final Senate vote. But at the same time, the Democrats who control the Senate's agenda are looking to the road ahead, laying the groundwork Monday for the next major piece of legislation that they want to push through. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the infrastructure deal, Congress' packed summer agenda and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's political future after sexual harassment allegations. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Tokyo Olympics have come to a close and Team U.S.A. came away the big winner with 113 medals, 39 of them gold. USA Today's Christine Brennan joins William Brangham to review some of the highlights and discuss how these Olympics went amid the global pandemic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thousands of Cubans took to the streets to protest the failing economy, food shortages and growing number of COVID-19 cases on the island. Fueled by social media, the protests also gained support and solidarity in Miami's Little Havana, where young people have also taken to the streets. Student Reporting Labs's Delta Flores, a Gwen Ifill fellow, reports PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After water, concrete is the most consumed substance on the planet and its production is expected to grow from 4.4 billion tons to 5.5 billion tons by 2050. But its production, which involves cement, comes at a huge environmental cost -- accounting for almost eight percent of carbon emissions globally. Mori Rothman reports on the industry's attempt to reduce concrete's carbon footprint with cleaner cement. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Tokyo Olympics were like none other: postponed for a year because of the pandemic, athletes competing without fans in the stands, and protests because of rising COVID-19 cases. After 16 days of play, the torch was finally extinguished on Sunday. New York Times Tokyo Bureau Chief Motoko Rich joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Nearly 25% of Americans who were infected with the coronavirus are enduring symptoms of "long COVID," which can last for months. New Republic freelance reporter Karina Piser reported on how the healthcare system is failing to recognize the symptoms and why underserved communities will be the hardest hit. She joins Hari Sreenivasan for more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

While new COVID-19 cases surge, debate over lockdowns, masks and vaccine mandates continue. Yesterday, United Airlines announced that it will require all of its U.S. employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment. Juliette Kayyem, professor at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and former Homeland Security Assistant Secretary, says vaccine requirements should apply to airline passengers as well. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

After a popular uprising brought down the regime of former president Omar Al Bashir in 2019, a transitional government has led Sudan. It established a timetable for democratic elections, and started undertaking economic reforms. But to some Sudanese, the pace of reforms has been too slow. Special Correspondent Benedict Moran and video journalist Jorgen Samso report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, states and school districts across the country are taking varying approaches to mask mandates, more than 50 wildfires are burning in Greece, the Taliban reportedly captured their first provincial capital in Afghanistan, a New Jersey gym owner became the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a police officer on Jan. 6, and a U.S. track veteran made history in Tokyo. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A catastrophic fire in northern California continued spreading on Friday. It already engulfed one town as it burned into the record books. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday's jobs report indicates the U.S. economy is making a strong comeback. Wages are up and the unemployment rate is down -- at its lowest level since the pandemic began last year. But concerns remain over the highly contagious delta variant and how it could impact the economy's recovery. Jared Bernstein, a member of President Biden's Economic Council of Advisers, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Congress' nonpartisan scorekeeper says the bipartisan infrastructure bill would add $256 billion to the federal deficit over the next decade. This comes as senators work to pass the plan in their chamber. Lisa Desjardins takes a detailed look at the bill, and speaks with Tom Smith of the American Society of Civil Engineers to learn more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the country wrestles with this latest delta-driven surge, governments and some corporations are mandating that their employees get vaccinated. William Brangham looks at what these mandates require and whether they'll make a difference, and speaks to Andy Slavitt, former senior adviser to President Biden's COVID-19 response team. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders