Episodios

  • Supreme Court hears case on Trump's attempt to control Federal Reserve

    Supreme Court hears case on Trump's attempt to control Federal Reserve
    Jan 21 2026
    The Supreme Court heard arguments in a legal battle centered on President Trump's efforts to fire a Federal Reserve governor. The case comes as Trump has moved to exert greater control over the Fed. Ali Rogin discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSBlog co-founder Amy Howe, and David Wessel of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    9 m
  • Supreme Court weighs private property gun restrictions in major case

    Supreme Court weighs private property gun restrictions in major case
    Jan 20 2026
    The Supreme Court heard the latest case testing the limits of the right to carry a gun in America. The arguments centered on Hawaii's strict state law restricting firearms on private property that's open to the public unless the property's owner explicitly permits it. William Brangham discussed the case with Chip Brownlee of The Trace, a nonprofit news organization that covers gun violence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 m
  • A look at the legal and political fight over trans athletes as cases reach Supreme Court

    A look at the legal and political fight over trans athletes as cases reach Supreme Court
    Jan 13 2026
    A hotly debated political issue made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. At issue is whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports. The conservative majority seemed skeptical of striking down bans already in place in over half of all states. Liz Landers has a closer look at the legal and political fight before the nation's highest court. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 m
  • Republicans challenge limits on campaign donations in a case before the Supreme Court

    Republicans challenge limits on campaign donations in a case before the Supreme Court
    Dec 9 2025
    With less than a year until the 2026 midterm elections, it's already expected to be one of the most expensive campaigns in history. But how that money is spent could be changing. Major arguments took place Tuesday at the Supreme Court that could reshape campaign finance laws. Lisa Desjardins has more on the Republican push to remove key spending limits. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 m
  • Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's power over independent agencies

    Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's power over independent agencies
    Dec 8 2025
    The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a legal case that could vastly expand presidential powers. At stake are 90 years of precedent that have kept presidents from being able to remove members of independent government agencies. News Hour's Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe, co-founder of SCOTUSblog, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 m
  • Rise of crisis pregnancy centers highlights shift in anti-abortion movement

    Rise of crisis pregnancy centers highlights shift in anti-abortion movement
    Dec 1 2025
    The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving faith-based pregnancy centers in New Jersey. The organization is hoping to block the state from investigating whether they misled women into believing the centers offered abortions. The case highlights an effort to crack down on so-called crisis pregnancy centers. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports for our series, The Next Frontier. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    10 m
  • Longest shutdown on record disrupts air travel and food assistance for Americans

    Longest shutdown on record disrupts air travel and food assistance for Americans
    Nov 8 2025
    Any possible optimism that lawmakers would reach a deal this weekend to end the longest government shutdown on record has faded. The Senate held its first Saturday session since the shutdown began, but no votes were scheduled. John Yang speaks with former FAA administrator Randy Babbitt and Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe about two widespread effects of the shutdown: air travel and SNAP benefits. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 m
  • Supreme Court justices question Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs

    Supreme Court justices question Trump's authority to impose sweeping tariffs
    Nov 5 2025
    President Trump's sweeping tariff plan may be on shaky ground after a Supreme Court hearing focused on his authority to impose the measures. Several justices on the court questioned the legality of the tariffs and how much power the president has to broadly enact his agenda. Amna Nawaz discussed more with PBS News Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSBlog co-founder Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 m