♪ judy woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, getting a vaccine. single dose binoculars is approved. as officials warn about rolling back safeguards. and abuse and the ranks. the pentagon announces a new commission to address sexual assault in the military. we speak to survivor advocates about solutions. >> the sexual assault advocacy program has to be removed from the chain of command immediately so we can have some teeth to hold people accountable. judy woodruff: and the party line -- former president trump returned to the stage and sets the tone for the gop's future. all that and more on "pbs newshour." ♪ announcer: major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> grandparents. >> we want to put money aside for them so a change in plans. >> let's see what we can address. >> change in plans. >> mom, are you painting again? you could sell these. >> let me guess, a change in plans? >> at fidelity, a change in plans is always part of the plan. >>

. ♪ judy woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, getting a vaccine.oculars is approved. as officials warn about rolling back safeguards. and abuse and the ranks. the pentagon announces a new commission to address sexual assault in the military. we speak to survivor advocates about solutions. >> the sexual assault advocacy program has to be removed from the chain of command immediately so we can have some teeth to hold people accountable. judy woodruff: and the party line -- former president trump

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight -- combating the coronavirus. the debate in the senate intensifies ahead of critical votes on president biden's covid economic relief bill. then -- one on one -- treasury secretary janet yellen reveals what she says is the real unemployment rate, and why she supports going big on economic aid to americans. sec. yellen: the most important thing is to get our economy back on track and help people get their lives back in order to make sure that this pandemic doesn't permanently scar our workforce. judy: and it's friday.

judy. >> woodruff: am na, the rule 42 you mentioned that deny entry to most people who try to come acrosshere discussion inside the biden administration about undoing that, rolling it back? >> reporter: judy, i don't think any indication from the administration has some get that they're trying to make any chings to title 42. we know roberta jackson says it could be up for discussion but certainly not while the pandemic is very much with us. i will say one of the things we talked about with ruben garcia today, a long-standing institution in terms of migrate services here in the el paso area, was about title 42, whether or not he expects changes anytime soon. when i asked him about what the future of that rule could be, here's what he had to say. >> i'm very concerned about what is going to happen wen title 42 gets impacted. that's what's keeping me up at night. >> reporter: why are you concerned. >> because the minute you begin to tamper with title 42, you're going to have a surge. we're not going to be talking about hundreds, we're going to be -- not even thousands -- we're going to be ta

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: new guidelines. the c.d.c.elaxes some social distancing rules for schools, aimed at getting children back in the classroom. then, after the shootings. president biden meets with asian american leaders in atlanta, just days after the deadly spa attacks that have many on edge. plus, u.s.-china showdown. diplomats from the world's two largest powers square off in a heated meeting, that could signal trouble ahead. and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart weigh in on the reluctance of some republicans to get the covid vaccine, and possible changes to u.s. immigration policy. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity wealth management. >> consumer cellular. >> johnson & johnson. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering informed and engaged communities. more at kf.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions: and friends of the

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: combating the coronavirus. the debate in the senate intensifies ahead of critical votes on president biden's covid economic relief bill. then, one on one. treasury secretary janet yellen reveals what she says is the real unemployment rate, and why she supports going big on economic aid to americans. >> the most important thing is to get our economy back on track and help people get their lives back in order, to make sure that this pandemic doesn't permanently scar our workforce. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart consider the covid relief bill debate, the political divide on voting rights, and efforts to reform policing. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity wealth management. >> consumer cellular. >> johnson & johnson. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering i

i'm judy woodruff. on the “newshour” tonight.ial -- witnesses to the death of george floyd offer at times emotional testimony against former police officer derek chauvin, who is charged with murder. then. a historic settlement -- the university of southern california is paying out more than $1 billion total to sexual abuse victims of a former campus doctor. plus, myanmar in crisis. clashes between military forces and protesters grow more violent as ethnic minorities are targeted by airstrikes, while rohingya refugees face covid-19 and devastating fires. all that and more on tonight's “pbs newshour.” ♪ announcer: major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> for 25 years, consumer cellular's goal has been to provide wireless service to help people communicate and connect. we offer a variety of no contract plans and our u.s.-based customer service team can help find one that fits you. to learn more, visit consumercellular.tv. announcer: johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. ♪ >> the john s. and james l. knight foundati

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i'm judy woodruff. tonight, we mark a number of firsts -- it is one year since covid-19 was declared a global pandemic, and it's hard to comprehend all the ways our lives have changed. more than 530,000 americans have died -- a staggering number, affecting millions of u.s. families. the first legislative victory for the biden administration is now law. moments from now, he is expected to lay out how the american rescue plan will provide economic relief, especially to lower and middle income households. he will also look forward and make several annncements, including that every adult american will be eligible for a vaccine by may 1. we'll be watching this first televised address to the nation from the white house by the president with our yamiche alcindor and our lisa desjardins. hello to both of you. we are seconds away, we're told, from president biden speaking from the oval office, but, yamiche, in the few seconds that we have, the president is going to be trying to turn our attention to the future.

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight -- speaker pelosi: the motion is adopted. dy: historic economic stimulus -- president biden gets his first legislate victory, as the u.s. house passes his $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill without republican support. then -- vaccine passports. questions arise as one european country becomes the first to implement a system allowing vaccinated people to travel more freely. and -- >> ♪ i got the vaccine, you got the vaccine ♪ judy: community immunity. a new national advocacy campaign uses hip hop to inspire trust in the covid vaccine. >> we have always been able to use music as a way to reach people in ways politics and religion can't. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- ♪ ♪ ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> consumer cellular, johnson & johnson. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems. skollfoundation.org. >> the lemelson foundation. supported by the

thank you, congressman. >> thank you, judy. >> woodruff: >> woodruff: in the day's other news, astrazeneca faced new questions about its covid-19 vaccine. the company had said its u.s. study found the shots are 79% effective overall. but now, federal regulators say the udy may include outdated information. meanwhile, texas announced all adults will be eligible for vaccination starting monday. it's the largest state to take that step. a new wave of infections is sweeping over much of europe, and that's prompted germany to extend its lockdown measures by a month. today's announcement largely shut down the country through easter and beyond. it also brought warnings from the top infectious disease expert in the u.s., dr. anthony fauci. >> we generally are about three to four weeks behind the dynamics of the outbreak that we see in europe, so given that the europeans are surging back up, that that is very clear that this is a risk that we will be doing the same thing if we don't pull back and in other words we need to keep doing the public health measures that we talk about all the time. >> woo

judy:good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the border, thousands of unaccompanied minors overwhelm migrant holding facilities. our team is on the ground speaking to families who have been denied entry, and sent back to mexico. then, getting the vaccine. another inoculation proves effective. but questions remain about distribution in the united states amid a rise of new covid cases. and, crackdown, feign journalists face threats and intimidation from the chinese government for doing their job. >> they seem to think that if we're not toeing the government line 100%, therefore we are the enemy. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ announcer: majorunding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what's new? >> well, audrey's expecting. >> twins. >> grandparents. >> we want to put money aside for them so change in plans. >> let's see what we can adjust. >> change in plans. >> mom, are you painting again? you could sell these. >> let me guess, change in plans >> at

i am judy woodruff. on "the newshour," president biden aims to sell americans on the covid relief law by hitting the road with a stop in pennsylvania. then border crisis. the homeland security chief warns attempted migrant crossings will hit a 20-year high as congress takes up contentious immigration legislation. plus, getting the vaccine. several european countries halt the use of one inoculation amid another wave of infections. . under attack the asian-american community is on edge after a year marked by a dramatic rise in hate crimes and xenophobia. all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> for 25 years, consumer cellular school has been to provide wireless service that helps people communicate and connect. our u.s.-based customer service team can help find a plan that fits you. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. ♪ >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. more at kf.org. >> and the ongoing support from these individuals a

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, colorado mourns. a suspect is charged in the deaths of ten people in boulder. the country's second mass shooting in less than a week. then -- on the border, as more unaccompanied children and teenagers cross into the u.s., thousands of migrants sent back to mexico face dire circumstances. >> for a lot of people, it's not an option to go back to central americ there was really good reason why they left in the first place. >> they have no clothes, no food, no transportation, money, nothing. judy: and getting the vaccine, questions arise about a promising inoculation after reports of incomplete data regarding its efficacy. all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. judy: the bloodbath in boulder has plunged a city into mourning, and propelled a nation into debating gun control again. those dual developments played out today, as police pursued their investigation. yamiche alcindor begins our coverage. yamiche: today in colorado, shock and grief. >> my heart aches today and i think all of ours' does, as

i am judy woodruff. on the "newshour," on the ground on the border.awmakers and the biden administration confront what is at stake with immigration reform. then guns in america. two mass shootings expose the prevalence of firearm violence in the u.s. and the struggle to stop the trauma. plus, abuse in the ranks. why military leaders followed "shark tank" to spur ideas from soldiers to stop sexual assaults. 0 judy: if we can't keep our soldiers safe, how can we expect soldiers to keep our country safe? judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs "newshour." ♪ [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy.] major funding for the pbs "newshour" has been provided by -- ♪ ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems. skolfoundation.org. >> the lemelson foundation, committed to improving lives through invention in the u.s. and

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captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight... >> this historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country. >> woodruff: law of the land-- one year after the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic, president biden signs the historic economic stimulus bill, with checks arriving for some americans as early as this weekend. then, debating the details-- we get perspectives on the massive aid package from republican senate leader mitch mcconnell and democratic senator chris coons. and, fallout-- japan reflects on the fukushima disaster on its 10th anniversary, and the many questions that still remain. >> ( translated ): the government still hasn't decommissioned the nuclear power plant, and yet they claim everything's okay, and tell us we can return here. what if another disaster strikes? >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> we'd be closer to the twins. >> change in plans. >> at fidelity, changing plans

thank you. >> thanks, judy. >> woodruff: thank you so much for joining us. >> great to be with you. you. >> woodruff: although the u.s. should have enough vaccine for all adults by the end of may, it may take longer to inoculate enough americans to provide adequate protection. there are many reasons for that. but key among them? lingering concerns and skepticism about the vaccine. amna nawaz picks the story up from here. >> reporter: that's right, judy, we put out a call out to our viewers asking the questions they have about the covid 19 vaccine. we're going to try to get to as many of them as possible, and to help us do that we're joined by dr. kimberly manning, professor of medicine at emory university where she's also associate vice chair of diversity, equity and inclusion and based at grady hospital in atlanta, georgia. dr. manning, thank you so much for being here. >> thanks for having me. >> reporter: so let's jump to some of these questions. before we do, there has been news in the last day i want to get your reaction to. this was a decision yesterday by tes governor greg abb

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i'm judy woodruff. on the “newshour” tonight.ing their case -- the president's team begins its push to sell the historic covid economic relief law to the american public. then, famine -- the situation in yemen grows ever more desperate as the ongoing war leaves millions in dire need of humanitarian assistance. plus, getting the vaccine -- despite higher infection and death rates, many states do not prioritize prisoners for covid inoculations. >> we knew that prisoners were far more likely to contract covid. we looked at risk of death. which -- prisoners are more likely to die of covid if they were to contract it. judy: all that and more on tonight's "newshour." ♪ announcer: major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. grandparents. >> we want to put money aside for them, so change of plans. >> let's see what we can adjust. >> we need to be closer to the twins. >> change of plans. >> mom, are you painting again? you could sell

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, getting the vaccine-- a new single-dose inoculation is approved, as the c.d.c. chief warns against rolling back safeguards amid a potential fourth surge in cases. then, abuse in the ranks-- the pentagon announces a new commission to address sexual assault in the military. we speak to survivor advocates about solutions. >> the sexual assault advocacy program has to be moved away from the chain of command immediately so we can actually have some teeth to hold people accountable. >> woodruff: and the party line-- former president trump's return to the stage sets the tone for the g.o.p.'s future. all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> before we talk about your investments-- what's new? >> well, audrey's expecting... >> twins! >> grandparents. >> we want to put money aside for them, so, change in plans. >> all right, let's see what we can adjust. >> we'd be closer to the twins. >> change in pl

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. o the newshour tonight, debating the details-- we talk to key lawmakers about the battle in the senate over president biden's covid relief bill. then... >> vote no on hb-531. >> woodruff: ...a fight over election rights: a new bill prompts protests from georgia democrats, as republicans push to limit access to voting. and, under attack-- a surge in crimes targeting asian-americans highlights a wave of discrimination since the start of the pandemic. >> folks are looking for people to blame. and from time immemorial, since asian-americans have been in the americas, asian people have been blamed and attacked and scapegoated. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> well, audrey's expecting... >> twins! >> let me guess, change in plans? >> at fidelity, changing plans is always part of the plan. >> the kendeda fund. committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work through investments in transformat

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: getting the vaccine. the biden administration teams up with key global allies to challenge china's vaccine diplomacy dominance. then, work shift. black americans and women still face discrimination in skilled trades, despite an increasingly diverse workforce. >> it's hard to get a point of entry. historically, women and minorities have been systematically kept out of these higher-paying skilled jobs. and when you do get in, there's no place for advancement. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. david brooks a jonathan capehart consider the historic covid relief law, the immigration crisis, and a year of life in the pandemic. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity wealth management. >> consumer cellular. >> johnson & johnson. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering informed and engaged communities. more at kf.org. >> and with the ongoing support

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight -- pres. den: this historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone judy: of this country. judy:law of the land, one year after the coronavirus was declared, a global pandemic. checks are arriving for some americans as early as this weekend. then, debating the details would we get perspectives on the massive aid package from senate republican leader mitch mcconnell and democratic senator chris coons. and, fallout. japan reflects on the fukushima disaster and the questions that remain. >> the government still has not decommissioned the nuclear power plant, yet they claim everything is ok and we can return here. what if another disaster strikes? judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> we could be closer to the twins. >> change in plans. >> at fidelity, a change in plans is always part of the plan. >> consumer cellular, john

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight... covid relief -- the battle begins in the u.s. senate over president biden's nearly two trillion dollar coronavirus aid package. then, one on one. secretary of state tony blinken explains why u.s. foreign policy must work to improve the lives of americans at home. and, the price of an education . we explore ideas for tackling the financial burden of student loans. >> people who tend to owe this debt are people who have generational disadvantage. it creates a modern-day sharecropper when your income has to be allocated to paying your previous debts forever. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." announcer: major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. >> supporting social algebra doors and solutions to the world's most pressing problems. skollfoundation.org. announcer: the lemelson foundation, committed to improving lives through invention in the u.s. and developing countries. on the web at le

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i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight -- speaker pelosi: the motion is adopted. conomic stimulus -- president biden gets his first legislate victory, as the u.s. house passes his $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill without republican support. then -- vaccine passports. questions arise as one european country becomes the first to implement a system allowing vaccinated people to travel more freely. and -- >> ♪ i got the vaccine, you got the vaccine ♪ judy: community immunity. a new national advocacy campaign uses hip hop to ins t

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" toght, wrangling over relief. talk to key lawmakers about the battle in the senate over president biden's covid aid bill. then -- >> vote no on hb-531. judy: a fight over election rights -- a new bill prompts protests from georgia democrats, as republicans push to limit access to voting. and under attack -- a surge in crimes targeting asian-americans highlights a wave of discrimination since the start of the pandemic. >> folks are looking for people to blame. and from time immemorial, since asian-americans have been in the americas, asian people have been blamed and attacked and scapegoated. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> change in plans. >> at fidelity, a change in plans is always part of the plan. >> consumer cellular. johnson and johnson. bnsf railway. the kendeda fund, committed to advancing restorative justice and leading the world

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: getting the vaccine.teams up with key global allies to challenge china's vaccine diplomacy dominance. then, work shift. black americans and women still face discrimination in skilled trades, despite an increasingly diverse workforce. >> it's hard to get a point of entry. historically, women and minorities have been systematically kept out of these higher-paying skilled jobs. and when you do get in, there's no place for advancement. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart consider the historic vi

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. night... >> right now, i'm scared. >> woodruff: warning signs: the head of the c.d.c. voices concern as covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise, while a new report explores the origins of the coronavirus. then, facing justice-- opening arguments in the trial of the police officer charged in the death of george floyd. and, prime union-- amazon employees in alabama face the biggest attempt to organize in the company's history. >> so many labor experts are saying this is the most important unionization drive in the united states of america in 10, 20, 30 years. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour.

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captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. r tonight... >> the motion is adopted. (gavel pounds) >> woodruff: ...historic economic stimulus-- president biden gets his first legislative victory, as the u.s. house passes his $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill without republican support. then, vaccine passports-- questions arise as one european country becomes the first to implement a system allowing vaccinated people to travel more freely. and... >> ♪ i got the vaccine, you got the vaccine ♪ >> woodruff: community immunity: a new national advocacy campaign uses hip hop to inspire trust in the covid vaccine.

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captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight... >> right now, i'm scared. >> woodruff: warning signs: the head of the c.d.c. voices concern as covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths are on the rise, while a new report explores the origins of the coronavirus. then, facing justice-- opening arguments in the trial of the police officer charged in the death of george floyd. and, prime union-- amazon employees in alabama face the biggest attempt to organize in the company's history. >> so many labor experts are saying this is the most important unionization drive in the united states of america in 10, 20, 30 years. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> well, audrey's expecting... >> twins! >> grandparents. >> we want to put money aside for them, so, change in plans. >> all right, let's see what we can adjust. >> we'd be closer to the twins. >> change in plans. >> okay. >> mom, are you painting again? you could sell these. >> le

. ♪ captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. tonight, agony and outrage-- the georgia shootings highlight the increasing danger faced by asian-americans, with one lawmaker calling this a crisis point. then, hot spots-- spikes in covid cases in several states raise concerns over new variants and re-opening too early. and, work shift-- rhode island uses covid relief dollars to stimulate an economy decimated by the pandemic. >> there are a lot of jobs that with a reasonable amount of training, one can be real good at and thrive. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour.

i'm judy woodruff. on the “newshour” tonight.es to the death of george floyd offer at times emotional testimony against former police officer derek chauvin, who is charged with murder. then. a historic settlement -- the university of southern california is paying out more than $1 billion total to sexual abuse victims of a former campus doctor. plus, myanmar in crisis. clashes between military forces and protesters grow more violent as ethnic minorities are targeted by airstrikes, while rohingya refugees face covid-19 and devastating fires.

i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight... covid relief -- the battle begins in the u.s.two trillion dollar coronavirus aid package. then, one on one. secretary of state tony blinken explains why u.s. foreign policy must work to improve the lives of americans at home. and, the price of an education . we explore ideas for tackling the financial burden of student loans. >> people who tend to owe this debt are people who have generational disadvantage. it creates a modern-day sharecropper when your income has to be allocated to paying your previous debts forever. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour."

i am judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, relief on the way.'s covid aid bill is one step closer to becoming law, as the house of representatives schedules a final vote on the legislation. an uncertain future -- in a rare interview, iran's top nuclear scientist discusses the iran deal and his country's controversial uranium enrichment program. and, youth at risk -- how the pandemic is intensifying depression and anxiety among teens. >> forced isolation, being cut off from their social contacts, that really makes it even harder when you're

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: the biden agenda.es questions on immigration and voting rights, as he doubles the vaccine goal, in the first official news conference of his administration. then, on the border with mexico. we are on the ground as migrants continue to cross into the u.s., despite the dangers and risks of deportation. and, hunting for vaccines. volunteers use every tool at their disposal to find those in need of a shot. >> we are going person to person, "do you want to be vaccinat?" ladies and men that are on the