June 12, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode
June 12, 2022 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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Senators make bipartisan breakthrough on gun reform
S2022 E166 - 1m 51s
Senate negotiators have reached a tentative bipartisan agreement on what would be the biggest new federal gun legislation in decades. The package is narrow, and short of what President Biden and many Democrats wanted, though on Sunday the president said he would sign the legislation so "we can use these measures to save lives." Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has details.
News Wrap: Ukraine warns Russia closing in on key city
S2022 E166 - 2m 28s
In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine warns that Russia could soon encircle a critical eastern city, the FBI are investigating dozens of members of a white supremacist group arrested in Idaho near an LGBTQ pride event, retired Gen. John Allen submitted his resignation as the president of the Brookings Institution, and President Biden says the federal government will pay New Mexico's wildfire costs.
Skyrocketing home prices and rents create housing crisis
S2022 E166 - 4m 56s
In today's highly competitive housing market, millions of Americans are priced out of buying a home, often competing with all-cash offers well above asking prices. Rents are skyrocketing, too, causing overall housing affordability to collapse at its fastest rate on record. Roben Farzad, host of public radio's Full Disclosure, joins John Yang to discuss.
Mothers in Somalia fight drought, famine to feed children
S2022 E166 - 4m 54s
Countries in the Horn of Africa are suffering from the ravages of climate change. Not only is the region's drought the worst in decades, but it comes after several consecutive seasons of little rain. Ali Rogin reports on hardest-hit Somalia, where people are fleeing their homes simply to find food and water.
Analyzing Jan. 6 hearings and a potential deal on gun reform
S2022 E166 - 6m 12s
As the Senate appears to have reached a potential deal on gun reform legislation, the House select committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol is preparing to hold more public hearings this week. Lisa Desjardins and Jeff Greenfield join John Yang to discuss.
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