January 5, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

The longtime leader of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, is stepping down after more than three decades. His announcement came ahead of a civil corruption trial brought by the New York attorney general alleging fraud and mismanagement. Amna Nawaz discussed what it means for the future of the NRA with Mike Spies.

After years of pressure from states, lawmakers and consumer advocates, the Food and Drug Administration gave the go-ahead to allow a state to import drugs from Canada for the first time. Florida will be allowed to import certain medications in the hopes of lowering prices. Lisa Desjardins discussed what it could mean and whether it will deliver the savings people want with Dr. Stacie Dusetzina.

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the question of whether former President Trump can remain on the ballot is in the hands of the Supreme Court and President Biden's warning that political violence is a grave threat to democracy.

Nearly 80 percent of Louisiana remains in a severe drought which will lead to fewer crawfish and higher prices for the state’s multi-million dollar "mudbug" industry. Communities correspondent Roby Chavez has been following the story and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss why farmers are worried.

A new musical recently debuted on Broadway that puts the stories of seven autistic young adults front and center as they face the challenges of leading independent lives. Jeffrey Brown talks to the creators behind "How to Dance in Ohio" and some of its stars for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

There's a major development in a case that could upend the 2024 presidential election. The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether Donald Trump can be barred from the ballot. His eligibility has been challenged in dozens of states under the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. Amna Nawaz discussed what this means for Trump and voters with former federal prosecutor Sarah Krissoff.