May 2, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

Thursday on the NewsHour, the White House considers allowing Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons to strike inside Russia. The Justice Department sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing the companies of blocking competition. Plus, the Supreme Court rejects a claim of racial gerrymandering in South Carolina, raising questions about future judgments on race and representation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, a deadly tornado devastates an Iowa town, killing multiple residents and injuring many more. Democratic lawmakers call for a criminal investigation into what they call big oil's deception about the impact of fossil fuels on climate change. Plus, we look at the role social media plays in the rise in violent crime committed by young people in America. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, Rudy Giuliani is one of a dozen Trump allies charged in Arizona for their involvement in a fake electors scheme. The defense rests its case after Donald Trump chooses not to testify in his criminal hush money trial. Plus, late-night talk show host Bill Maher reflects on his decades of comedy and commentary and today's political climate. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, the International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Iran's president and foreign minister are killed in a helicopter crash, raising questions about future leadership of the country. Plus, the prosecution rests its case in former President Trump's hush money trial. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the Supreme Court's credibility is called into question after a photo emerged of a "Stop the Steal" flag outside Justice Alito's home. Then, we look at the potential long-term effects of Lyme disease and what more can be done to treat the illness. Plus, a new book examines how the reversal of Roe v. Wade has reshaped American life. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, with nearly 115,000 people waiting for a new organ in the U.S., we look at what can be done to improve the transplant system. Then, why students and teachers are pushing for climate change to be taught in schools. Plus, we examine what's behind the recent popularity of Japanese comics and animations in America. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 40,000 for the first time as the overall stock market reaches historic highs. We take a closer look at the governor of Texas pardoning an ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing an armed Black Lives Matter protester. Plus, we speak with a Methodist pastor about the major shift within the church. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen returns to the witness stand in the former president's hush money trial. The top humanitarian official for the United Nations looks at current crises and his career helping manage global calamities. Plus, a three-year-old with a rare medical disorder stuck in Gaza and the American families working to evacuate her for treatment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Biden and former President Trump agree to debate as primary results offer a fresh glimpse into voters' minds. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy pleads for more weapons as Russian forces advance in the northeast. Plus, a look at the transmission of bird flu to cows and why scientists are concerned we're not watching the virus' spread closely enough. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen, is grilled by the defense in former President Trump's hush money trial. President Biden raises tariffs on Chinese imports to protect strategic U.S. industries. Plus, ignoring massive protests, Georgia's parliament enacts a law that opponents say sets back democracy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders