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narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on "the newshour" tonight... fbi under fire -- we explore the threats of violence against fbi agents following the search of former president trump's florida home. then... at the courts -- florida judges rule 16-year-old girl is not mature enough to have an abortion, meaning she will continue with an unwanted pregnancy. and it's friday... david brooks and ruth marcus weigh in on the results of critical primary elections and the many investigations surrounding donald trump. all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for "the pbs

narrator financial services firm, raymond james. also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪a-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ amna: good evening and welcome. i'm amna nawaz. judy woodruff is away. on the "newshour" tonight, loan forgiveness -- president biden cancels up to $10,000 in student debt for millions of americans, a move sharply dividing advocacy groups and budget hawks. then, the voters speak -- in new york, democrats triumph in a special election, while in florida, they choose a former republican to challenge governor ron desantis in november's midterms. and, one year on -- afghans who fled their homes during the chaotic u.s. withdrawal reflect on the last 12 months since the taliban takeover. >> i was afraid because i was a female artist, and all my artwork was about women's lives. so we decided to leave

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.r: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovlefoundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight, a controversial trip. house speaker nancy pelosi makes a stop in taiwan, sparking immediate retaliation from china. then, the aftermath. questions arise about al qaeda's influence in taliban-controlled afghanistan after a u.s. drone strike kills the terrorist group's leader in kabul. we speak to national security advisor jake sullivan. and, a rapid spread. local health authorities race to contain e highly contagious monkeypox virus, declaring it public health emergency. >> it's very hard to ensure equity in an environment of deeply constrained supply, but i'm optimistic we'll see the results in the coming weeks

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, a critical election. congresswoman liz cheney loses the wyoming republican primary in a landslide to an opponent who says the 2020 election was rigged. what the results tell us about the former president's hold on the gop. then, one year on. former allies and partners of the united states war in afghanistan fear for their lives under taliban rule, a year after the chaotic u.s. withdrawal. >> if they know about me and my family, they will punish me, torture me, and finally kill me for my support to the u.s. government. judy: and, contested results. tensions simmer as the loser of kenya's presidential elen

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.tor: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ amna: good evening and welcome. i'm amna nawaz. judy woodruff is away. on "the newshour" tonight, troubled water. mississippi's governor declares a state of emergency in jackson, after the capital city's treatment plant breaks down, leaving thousands without drinkable water. then, at the extreme -- we speak with pakistan's minister of climate change about the catastrophic flooding that has killed more than a thousand people and displaced millions mo. plus, a major figure -- former soviet premier mikhail gorbachev -- has died. a look at the tremendous impact he had on world history.

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ william: good evening. i'm william brangham. judy woodruff is away. william: on the "newshour" tonight. new details, attorney general merrick garland provides more information about the fbi search of former president trump's florida home amid rising conservative backlash. then. vulnerable ecosystems, the united states asks the democratic republic of congo to slow oil and gas exploration within rainforests and national parks, including one that is home to endangered gillas. and, they and abortion. re-religious leaders come together to discuss americans wide-ranging views on reproductive rights and how or whether those beliefs should influence u.s. laws. >>

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.tor: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, detained in russia. brittney griner sentenced to nine years in prison for bringing a small amount of cannabis oil into the country. what still could be done to bring her home. then, scenes of war. soldiers use american weapons in a critical effort to push back russian forces. >> my home is now under occupation. there are guys on the other front fighting for liberation. i am doing the same on my front, fighting for someone else's home. ju

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.ndation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on "the newshour" tonight... the biden agenda -- we examine the potential environmental, economic, and political impact of the major climate and health care package passed by the united states senate. then... a toxic legacy -- residents living near abandoned uranium mines fight to hold companies and the federal government accountable after experiencing high rates of cancer. >> there is a high price that you pay for nuclear energy. they need to understand the front end of this process and they need to think a little bit harder about the back end of the process. and... a close race -- kenyans prepare to head to the polls to select their next leader after a heated campaign, as their country's p

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding s also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, the votes are in. kansans preserve abortion rights in their state, while victories by candidates o denied the 2020 election results prompt concerns about the future of american democracy. then, an uncertain future. tensions rise between the u.s. and china, following house speaker pelosi's visit to taiwan. and, toxic reckoning. after much political wrangling, the u.s. senate approves a measure to give veterans exposed to harsh chemicals medical treatment. >> i think that the primary victory in getting this bill passed. it takes the burden off the veteran to proving that they have a deployment-related disorder.

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursui solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contrutions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight election day. voters head to the polls for critical primaries in wyoming and in alaska, where sarah palin is trying to mount a political comeback. then the invasion grinds on. a ukrainian nuclear plant is caught in the crossfire of russia's assault, alarming nearby residents. and america addicted. saint louis community leaders fight to combat the opioid crisis as overdose deaths skyrocket among black americans. >> this is a civil rights issue. it's a human rights issue that we need to change. it is a chronic disease and we have stigmatized a chronic disease. >> all

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.ator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening... i'm judy woodruff. on "the newshour" tonight... a surprising report -- the u.s. economy adds far more jobs than expected despite the crunch from inflation and interest rate hikes. then... rising tensions -- china holds another day of massive military drills following house speaker pelosi's visit to taiwan. we speak with a taiwanese diplomat about the threats in thregion. >> we don't want war, we want peace, we will do anything we can to deescalate, but we will not surrender our freedom. judy: and it's friday... david brooks and jonathan capehart weigh in on a breakthrough for the democrats' climate bill and on the results of critical primary elections. all t

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.tor: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler fountion; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ amna: good evening and welcome. i'm amna nawaz. judy woodruff is away. on the "newshour" tonight, at the extreme. the death toll rises and millions are stranded after monsoons cause catastropic flooding in pakistan. then, fighting back. ukrainian forces launch a counter offensive to retake a strategic southern city from russian invaders, while a major nuclear power plant remains in the crossfire. and, a legendary career. serena williams competes in what could be her final major tennis tournament. we examine her impact on the sport and her towering legacy. >> on the tennis court, she's brought a new level of power into the game. and so she's been she's revolutionized power in women's t

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.ator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ amna: good evening and welcome. i'm amna nawaz. judy woodruff is away. on the newshour tonight, economic pain ahead. chairman jerome powell signals the federal reserve will keep raising interest rates to fight inflation, even if it causes some americans to lose their jobs. then, trump investigations. the redacted affidavit behind an fbi search at former president trump's florida home is released. whatt does and doesn't reveal about the case. and one year on. afghanistan sinks deeper into an economic and humanitarian crisis as international sanctions against the taliban government take a heavy toll on civilians. >> there are some very difficult conversations to be had around afghani

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james. funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ judy: good evening, i am judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, attacking al qaeda. the cia killed a leader in a drone strike. then, at the extreme, a massive wildfire in california and devastating flooding in kentucky forced thousands of americans from their homes. how more severe weather in the forecast is complicating the emergency response. the cost of war. grain shipments from ukraine resume for the first time since the russian invasion, potentially easing local food shortages. and abortion on the ballot. for the first time since the supreme court overturned roe v. wade, voters in one state the chance to decide on reproductive rights. >> the eti

narrator: financial services firm, raymond james.rator: funding was also provided by, the freeman foundation. by judy and peter blum kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. ♪ ♪ narrator: you're watching pbs. ♪ da-da-da-duh-da-da-da♪ ♪ da-da-da-da-da-da ♪♪ ♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on "the newshour" tonight... one year on -- women in afghanistan struggle for basic rights under the brutal taliban government a year after the chaotic u.s. withdrawal. then... election battle -- congresswoman liz cheney faces steep opposition in wyoming's republican primary after becoming a vocal critic of former president trump. >> liz is as conservative a republican as you will find. when she's called not a republican, it means she won't bow her knee to donald trump. judy: and... changing guidance -- the cdc loosens its safety recommendations for covid-19. which precautions americans do and do not need to take under the new rules.