January 4, 2022 - PBS NewsHour full episode

In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for a vote to change the filibuster rule and pass a Democratic voting rights bill, but Sen. Mitch mcConnell warned against it. Black lawmakers in Michigan sue to block new district maps for congressional and state legislative seats. The U.S. Labor Department reports a record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November.

This week is the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol. In the months since the riot, a number of far-right extremist groups have become household names, and some of their core beliefs — and even their tactics — have moved from the fringe to the mainstream. Nick Schifrin reports.

Police officers were on the frontlines defending the United States Capitol on Jan. 6. For many of them, and even the Capitol Police force as a whole, the year since has been difficult. Officers like Harry Dunn are still recovering from the emotional scars sustained that day. Others, like Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell, are still recovering from the physical toll. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer was among the lawmakers in the Capitol's House chamber last January during the pro-Trump riot just three days after he was sworn in to his first term. He voted with nine fellow Republicans to impeach then-President Donald Trump. That vote has resulted in death threats and now, a Trump-endorsed primary challenger to his reelection bid. Meijer joins Judy Woodruff for more.

Out of nearly 100,000 public schools in the United States, more than 90 percent are back to in-person classes. But concerns over the spread of COVID has led some districts to close for the first two weeks of this new year, and move to virtual learning. Judy Woodruff takes a look at what's behind those decisions with chief Washington correspondent, Geoff Bennett.

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the blood testing company Theranos and a one-time darling of Silicon Valley, has been convicted of fraud. The verdict came down Monday night in the closely watched case and trial that rippled beyond the tech world. Stephanie Sy gets an assessment of the verdict.