June 22, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Wednesday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court mistakenly posts a draft opinion, signaling it may soon rule emergency abortions in Idaho are legal. As the trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich begins, we look at what his detention says about Russia today. Plus, Judy Woodruff reports on the growing political divide within some Christian communities as religious affiliation declines. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange agrees to plead guilty to a national security crime in exchange for his release. The U.S. surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at how the PBS/NPR/Marist Poll is conducted. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, Israel's Prime Minister says the intense phase of the war in Gaza will end soon as Israel and the U.S. argue over weapons deliveries. A cyberattack on a software provider disrupts operations at thousands of car dealerships. Plus, from vaccine mandates to the role of religion in schools, we spotlight former President Trump's plans for education if he wins in November. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how one state is helping teenagers transition from foster care into adulthood. Then, the unregulated shadow industry charging veterans to help them make disability claims, despite a federal law barring it. Plus, how researchers and medical experts are trying to better understand why as many as a million pregnancies in the U.S. end in miscarriage every year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at the rising number of bowel cancer cases and the promise of new treatments on the horizon. Then, what's behind the lack of affordable rentals in Austin, Texas, even as rents there are dropping. Plus, how our appetite for big amounts of internet data has even bigger environmental costs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court upholds a law that prohibits domestic violence abusers from owning firearms. We take a look at political fundraising after the Biden and Trump campaigns receive multi-million dollar donations. Plus, after a campaign fueled with anti-Islamic rhetoric delivered a third term to Indian Prime Minister Modi, Muslims continue to face discrimination and hate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, Louisiana becomes the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. Divisions between Israel's military and political leadership, and a diplomatic spat with the U.S., lay bare rifts over the war in Gaza. Plus, how Republican disinformation is sowing doubts about the legitimacy of the 2024 election. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, millions face record-breaking temperatures as a dangerous heat wave scorches the Midwest and East Coast. Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a defense agreement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un which could increase weapons supplies for Russia's war in Ukraine. Plus, an investigation reveals America's broken promise to formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Biden announces an executive action protecting undocumented spouses and the children of U.S. citizens. The outgoing CEO of Boeing is grilled by Congress over the company's workplace culture and safety record. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses his new memoir chronicling a six-decade career in public health. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, more from our exclusive interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as he talks with Nick Schifrin about wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The U.S. surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media amid a teen mental health crisis in America. Plus, a look at the different impacts new weight loss drugs could have on the economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders