• A look at Trump's tariffs and the economic consequences for consumer prices and businesses
    Nov 26 2024
    President-elect Trump is wasting no time when it comes to making good on his promise to impose tariffs on foreign nations. He announced he would slap major new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on his first day in office. The economic consequences of the tariffs could be enormous, involving multiple industries, goods and groceries. William Brangham discussed more with economist Mary Lovely. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • Is the political climate influencing a spike in racist incidents?
    Nov 26 2024
    After the election, there was a spike in incidents involving neo-Nazi marches and racist and hateful messages sent online, stoking fear for residents in several states across the country. Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans in at least 25 states have been subjected to racist text messages telling them to report to a plantation to pick cotton. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Race Matters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Biden pushes to fill federal judicial vacancies before Trump takes over
    Nov 26 2024
    In the final weeks of this Congress, Democrats are making a push to confirm a number of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Syrian refugees in Lebanon flee to war-torn homeland after facing new conflict
    Nov 26 2024
    A year of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has destroyed many lives and livelihoods, including those of Syrian refugees sheltering in Lebanon. That led to a steady flow of refugees trying to return to Syria. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports on the people desperate to cross the border. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • How political upheaval inspired the French Impressionists
    Nov 26 2024
    Impressionism is perhaps the most-viewed and best-loved movement in art history. A new exhibition, first shown in Paris, looks back 150 years to its founding moment and to the darkness hidden behind all that light. Jeffrey Brown visited "Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment" at the National Gallery of Art for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Can the Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire survive its vulnerabilities? Mideast experts weigh-in
    Nov 26 2024
    For the first time in nearly 14 months, the guns along the Israel-Lebanon border are set to fall silent. The Israeli security cabinet approved a cease-fire and Lebanon's government says it will ensure Hezbollah abides by the deal. Nick Schifrin discussed the developments with Randa Slim of the Middle East Institute and Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    10 mins
  • News Wrap: G7 foreign ministers renew 'unwavering' support for Ukraine
    Nov 26 2024
    In our news wrap Tuesday, G7 foreign ministers renewed their "unwavering" support for Ukraine, at least six people have died in Pakistan during violent clashes between security forces and protesters who are seeking the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison and a new Biden administration proposal would cover the cost of popular weight-loss drugs through Medicare or Medicaid. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • What Trump's economic appointments tell us about his 2nd-term agenda
    Nov 25 2024
    President-elect Trump continues to round out his Cabinet, including some key economic appointments. He's chosen billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for treasury secretary and for commerce, he's chosen Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and a big backer of tariffs. William Brangham discussed what these choices mean for Trump's agenda with David Wessel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins