PBS NewsHour

May 23, 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.

May 23, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode

56m 44s

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.

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  • News Wrap: U.S. to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: U.S. to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally

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    In our news wrap Thursday, President Biden plans to designate Kenya as a major non-NATO ally, Senate Democrats launched an investigation into Donald Trump's reported offer to roll back environmental policies in exchange for $1 billion in campaign donations and Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill today that would re-classify two abortion-inducing medications as controlled and dangerous substances.

  • Controversial flag flown at Alito's beach house, report says: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Controversial flag flown at Alito's beach house, report says

    S2024 E145 - 6m 44s

    The New York Times reports that an “Appeal to Heaven” flag, which has origins dating to the Revolutionary War but is now associated with Christian nationalism and efforts to overturn President Biden's election win, was seen flying outside Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s New Jersey beach home last year. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

  • 'Black Twitter' documentary explores its cultural impact: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'Black Twitter' documentary explores its cultural impact

    S2024 E145 - 7m 36s

    In its early days, "Black Twitter'' became a driving force in defining pop culture, creating trending hashtags, unforgettable memes and sparking social justice movements. A Hulu docuseries looks at its history, impact and legacy. Amna Nawaz discussed "Black Twitter: A People's History" with director Prentice Penny. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS, and coverage of Race Matters.

  • U.S. may allow Ukraine to use American weapons inside Russia: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    U.S. may allow Ukraine to use American weapons inside Russia

    S2024 E145 - 9m 44s

    Ukraine is desperately trying to hold off a new Russian offensive that threatens its second-largest city. U.S. officials tell the NewsHour that the administration is debating whether to lift a restriction on the use of American weapons to target Russian weapons in Russia. Nick Schifrin discussed that with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor and Emma Ashford of the Stimson Center.

  • DOJ files antitrust suit against Ticketmaster, Live Nation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    DOJ files antitrust suit against Ticketmaster, Live Nation

    S2024 E145 - 6m 23s

    The Department of Justice wants the courts to break up Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the U.S. The company has faced intense scrutiny over prices and tickets selling out and reappearing on resale sites. More than two dozen states and the District of Columbia joined the lawsuit. California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.

  • Supreme Court rejects South Carolina gerrymandering claim: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Supreme Court rejects South Carolina gerrymandering claim

    S2024 E145 - 5m 27s

    The Supreme Court struck down a challenge to a congressional map in South Carolina that civil rights groups argued was a racial gerrymander. In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority delivered a win to Republicans who said they used politics, not race, as the key factor when drawing the district bounds. Geoff Bennett discussed the decision with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.

  • College leaders grilled over handling of campus protests: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    College leaders grilled over handling of campus protests

    S2024 E145 - 5m 2s

    College presidents were grilled again by the House Education Committee. The committee has held a series of hearings about antisemitism and protests, often focusing on private Ivy League schools. The focus has shifted to include public universities and the same tensions and allegations played out during a tense hearing. Ali Rogin reports.

  • Invasive goldfish threaten Great Lakes ecosystem: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Invasive goldfish threaten Great Lakes ecosystem

    S2024 E145 - 6m 6s

    For many people, the humble goldfish is their first pet. Swimming in a tank in your house, it’s hard to imagine it’s much of a threat. But released into the Great Lakes, this iconic fish can imperil the fragile ecosystem of the largest freshwater system in the world. Christopher Booker has the story.

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