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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the political impact of the conflict with Iran and negotiations over the Republican budget bill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been reacting to news of the Iran strikes. Lisa Desjardins reports on the role of Congress and what members of both parties are saying. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For analysis of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites and Tehran's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan. He commanded the U.S. 5th Fleet based in Bahrain and is now a distinguished military fellow at the Middle East Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, though also indicated a desire to de-escalate. President Trump is echoing that call and announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which began this recent conflict when it attacked Iran and its nuclear program 12 days ago. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the independent-minded Republican from Alaska, often defied President Trump during his first term, breaking with him on key issues and nominations. She's now opening up in her candid memoir, "Far From Home," and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday, voters will head to the polls for the primary that will determine which of the 11 Democrats running will take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams in November. The race has shaped up as a contest between a well-known establishment figure seeking a political comeback and a rising young democratic socialist, who has mounted an unexpected challenge. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to restart deportations of migrants to countries other than their own, the Supreme Court also said it won't hear an appeal from Virginia over its lifetime voting ban for convicted felons and the number of abortions in the U.S. rose in 2024 due to a growing number of women obtaining abortion pills via telehealth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, though also indicated a desire to de-escalate. President Trump is echoing that call, but Israel is continuing airstrikes on Iran and again called for evacuations in a district of Tehran. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Days before Trump ordered U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, Iran’s supreme leader warned that American military intervention would result in “irreparable damage.” For more on how Iran could respond to the attack, John Yang speaks with Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Trump administration said “Operation Midnight Hammer” severely damaged or destroyed Iran’s Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites. For more analysis of the strikes, John Yang speaks with retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, a Hoover Institution senior fellow who served as national security adviser during Trump’s first term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Saturday, a security guard shot and killed a gunman who wounded one person at a church in Michigan, a yacht crash in New York City injured dozens, Gov. Abbott signed a law requiring public schools in Texas to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms, the founder of FedEx died at age 80, and the eastern half of the U.S. is sweltering in a dangerous heat wave. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

While the world’s attention is focused on Iran, Israel’s war in Gaza continues. Gaza health officials said Israeli strikes over the past 24 hours killed 51 Palestinians and wounded 104. John Yang speaks with James Elder, global spokesperson for UNICEF, about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Middle East stands at a pivot point Sunday after the Trump administration launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s largest nuclear sites. In response, Iran said the time for diplomacy is over and hinted at military retaliation against the United States. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Millions of Americans are expected to go on a European vacation this summer. Many of those going for the first time are likely to be following the advice of travel writer Rick Steves, host of “Rick Steves’ Europe” on PBS stations. John Yang sits down with him for our Weekend Spotlight series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Next month, the Trump administration will end specialized support on the 988 national suicide prevention hotline for young LGBTQ+ callers — a group that has disproportionately high suicide rates. The administration said the hotline will “no longer silo LGB+ youth services,” omitting the “T” for transgender, and “focus on serving all help seekers.” KFF’s Lindsey Dawson joins John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Saturday, activist Mahmoud Khalil is back home with his wife and son after a judge ordered his release from a federal detention center, millions of Americans are under an extreme heat warning, a provision of Trump’s “big beautiful bill” hit a major roadblock, and workers raised the wreckage of a superyacht for closer investigation after it sank in the Mediterranean last year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The second week of the Israel-Iran war began with a new round of Israeli strikes on missile sites and a nuclear facility in Iran and Iranian strikes on residential areas of Israel. As Israel broadens its targets in Iran, Netanyahu says regime change is not an explicit goal, but could be a result. John Yang speaks with Narges Bajoghli at Johns Hopkins University to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, a judge ordered Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil be freed from the immigration detention center where he's been held since March, Israel killed at least 37 Palestinians in Gaza including many who were trying to get food and a federal judge halted the Trump administration's efforts to block Harvard University from hosting international students. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

One of LA's most prized civic institutions - the Los Angeles Dodgers -- is now caught up in the debate over high-profile immigration raids taking place across the region after the Dodgers said ICE agents requested access to their stadium parking lots, a request the organization says they denied. Amna Nawaz speaks with Dylan Hernandez, sports writer for the Los Angeles Times, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Ramesh Ponnuru, editor for the National Review, join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including attacks on elected state officials, President Trump's consideration of U.S. military involvement in Iran and the debate among Republicans about entering the conflict. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Dr. Carla Hayden, a trailblazing librarian of Congress, was fired by President Trump in May. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with her about being blindsided by the decision, the administration’s ongoing efforts to reshape key institutions and why she intends to keep speaking out. It’s for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy, as part of our CANVAS coverage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday is the summer solstice and much of the U.S. is going to be baking in serious heat starting this weekend with a heat dome expected to keep temperatures soaring. Stephanie Sy reports on what you need to know about the days ahead. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For more on the dangers of extreme temperatures and key tips for dealing with the heat, Stephanie Sy speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's now one full week since Israel launched a punishing campaign of airstrikes against Iran and its nuclear infrastructure. Iran has responded with its own missile strikes, but to far lesser effect. President Trump reiterated his desire to negotiate with Iran within a two-week window he set Thursday, as the U.S. marshals its forces in support of the Israeli operations. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

All week we’ve been talking to experts on Iran’s nuclear program, its leadership and on U.S. foreign policy, as President Trump weighs entering the war. But speaking directly to people in Iran has been difficult. Nazanin Boniadi, an actress and human rights activist focused on Iran, where she was born and which her family fled after the 1979 revolution, joins Amna Nawaz with more from Los Angeles. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It's now one full week since Israel launched a punishing campaign of airstrikes against Iran and its nuclear infrastructure. Iran has responded with its own missile strikes, but to far lesser effect. President Trump reiterated his desire to negotiate with Iran within a two-week window he set Thursday, as the U.S. marshals its forces in support of the Israeli operations. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

All week we’ve been talking to experts on Iran’s nuclear program, its leadership and on U.S. foreign policy, as President Trump weighs entering the war. But speaking directly to people in Iran has been difficult. Nazanin Boniadi, an actress and human rights activist focused on Iran, where she was born and which her family fled after the 1979 revolution, joins Amna Nawaz with more from Los Angeles. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, Israel threatens to kill Iran's supreme leader after an Iranian missile hit a hospital in the country's south, we unpack more of what's in congressional Republicans' massive budget bill and two men team up to make a grilling product entirely in the U.S., a journey that highlights the hurdles businesses are facing in the wake of President Trump's tariffs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump are already impacting the global economy. But if tariffs are meant to bring jobs home, what happens if the U.S.may no longer have all the tools to do the work? Paul Solman reports on the hurdles one man in Alabama faced while trying to make a product entirely in America and what it suggests about the challenges ahead. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the fighting between Israel and Iran now eclipses one week, President Trump said Thursday that he will wait two weeks before deciding whether to get involved, in order to allow space for peace talks that could start as soon as Friday. In the meantime, Israel and Iran show no signs of backing down, with more and more civilians getting caught in the crossfire. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Iran and Israel show no signs of backing down as the conflict continues and more and more civilians get caught in the crossfire. Abbas Milani, director of the Iranian Studies program at Stanford University, joins Amna Nawaz to take a closer look at the state of play in the Israel-Iran war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Erick is making its way inland across southern Mexico, stifling heat stretches across much of the U.S., Spain rejected a NATO proposal that calls on member nations to commit more to defense spending, President Trump signed an executive order allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. for 90 days and millions celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking to highlight lawmakers’ trades and bar Congress from betting on Wall Street. Lisa Desjardins has the story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Affordable Care Act faces significant rollbacks if President Trump’s big spending and tax cut bill is approved by the Senate. The proposed changes could affect many of the 24 million Americans enrolled in that insurance marketplace and could leave millions of people without coverage. Sarah Kliff, health policy reporter with The New York Times, joins Geoff Bennett for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The lack of legal clarity around consent laws in the U.S. means that many sexual assaults, especially ones on college campuses and involving alcohol, are not legally crimes. But Texas lawmakers recently passed legislation to change that -- and the new law is set to take effect in September. Producer Courtney Norris has our look at the bipartisan bill and the woman it’s named after. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Unless you’re a longtime jazz aficionado, you might only know the names and music of a handful of stars and legends. But what about all those who’ve built a life working in this art form? A new fellowship honors them and offers financial support in their final years of music and life. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch has built a career blending sharp humor with emotional honesty. Her recent special, "Dad Jokes," explores her childhood with a largely absent father, culminating in a road trip to reunite with him after 20 years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Iran and Israel show no signs of backing down as the conflict continues and more and more civilians get caught in the crossfire. Abbas Milani, director of the Iranian Studies program at Stanford University, joins Amna Nawaz to take a closer look at the state of play in the Israel-Iran war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the fighting between Israel and Iran now eclipses one week, President Trump said Thursday that he will wait two weeks before deciding whether to get involved, in order to allow space for peace talks that could start as soon as Friday. In the meantime, Israel and Iran show no signs of backing down, with more and more civilians getting caught in the crossfire. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch has built a career blending sharp humor with emotional honesty. Her recent special, "Dad Jokes," explores her childhood with a largely absent father, culminating in a road trip to reunite with him after 20 years. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, Iran rejects President Trump's calls for surrender as it faces more bombardment from Israel and the murder of Minnesota Democrats highlights the increasing problem of misinformation on social media. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Supreme Court is upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender affirming care for transgender minors. The challenge to the law came from three transgender teens, their parents and a physician. PBS News Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUS blog, and Lindsey Dawson, director of LGBTQ health policy at Kaiser Family Foundation, join John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A new biography, "Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson," tells the story of the Black transgender pioneer’s fight on the frontlines of history as a leader in the early LGBTQ rights movement. Amna Nawaz spoke with author Tourmaline for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As news about the murders in Minneapolis broke over the weekend, misinformation began spreading on social media instantly. And in an era of artificial intelligence and limited internal fact-checking, experts say rumors and disinformation are catching fire online in entirely new ways. Stephanie Sy sits down with experts to separate fact from fiction. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A historic and national $7.4 billion dollar settlement has been reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of the opioid OxyContin that spurred a major start of the opioid epidemic. A prior settlement had been struck down by the Supreme Court. NPR'S national addiction correspondent, Brian Mann, joins Lisa Desjardins with more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the Trump administration continues to escalate immigration enforcement operations around the country, Amna Nawaz speaks with Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs for the Department of Homeland Security, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fourth-straight time while officials indicated they expect to cut rates twice by the end of the year, the Supreme Court is reviving plans to store nuclear waste at sites in Texas and New Mexico and the FDA has approved the world's only twice-a-year injection for HIV prevention. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For perspective on the current state of affairs between Iran and Israel, Geoff Bennett speaks with Ernest Moniz, secretary of energy during the Obama administration and a key negotiator and architect of the Iran nuclear agreement that was signed in 2015 before President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In cryptic remarks Wednesday, President Trump wouldn't say whether he's willing to join Israel in its attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear program. The prospect of direct American involvement adds fears of a wider Middle East war while angering some of the president’s Republican allies for violating a campaign promise. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The world holds its breath as the war between Israel and Iran escalates and President Trump convenes his national security team. Meanwhile in the U.S., officials grapple with how to address rising political violence, the Senate works to shape President Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ and pastors share how immigration crackdowns are taking a toll on Latino communities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders