PBS News Hour - Politics

Kate Brown is governor of Oregon, where ongoing protests over race and police violence have attracted federal attention. Some agents deployed to Portland have refused to identify themselves to protesters, and their tactics have drawn criticism -- and even provoked a lawsuit. Gov. Brown joins John Yang to discuss her concerns about lack of communication and what she considers "political theater." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including what President Trump is saying about the coronavirus and competitor Joe Biden, whether those messages are resonating with voters and what pandemic legislation to expect from Congress before the school year begins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A disagreement between city and state authorities over which test result constitutes "positive" in Texas is complicating the state's case count, with cities like San Antonio adding over 5,000 cases in one day due to the backlog created by the discrepancy. Joey Palacio of Texas Public Radio joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the situation in one of America's growing hotspots. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the nation mourns the loss of American hero and Civil Rights icon Rep. John Lewis, his friends and colleagues remember him as a towering figure who was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and equality. Special Correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault, and University of Pennsylvania professor and historian Mary Frances Berry join Hari Sreenivasan to reflect on the enduring legacy of John Lewis. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In her most recent book, "Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot," author Mikki Kendall calls for solidarity in what she describes as a non-inclusive movement. She spoke with NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker about her book, a New York Times bestseller, and her struggles with finding common cause with mainstream feminism, which she says has largely ignored women of color. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg announced she has a recurrence of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. In a court statement, the 87-year-old justice said the treatment has already reduced lesions on her liver -- and that she has no plans to retire. Also, in Georgia, the three white men charged with murdering Ahmaud Arbery in February pleaded not guilty. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the growing rift between President Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci, what GOP criticism of Trump means for his reelection bid, the latest primary election results and poll numbers and the ongoing debate over mail-in ballots. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On Wednesday, Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, put the issue of wearing face masks front and center. Kemp signed an order that bans towns and cities from requiring masks be worn, even as coronavirus cases in the state rise. Mayor Kelly Girtz of Georgia's Athens-Clarke County, which recently approved a public mask mandate, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the "deeply frustrating" situation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the November presidential election approaches, the Trump administration has been delivering on campaign promises to roll back environmental regulations, reduce legal immigration and eliminate financial protections. Yamiche Alcindor joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the details of these policy shifts -- and how Trump hopes they will give conservatives "something to feel good about." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden released new policy proposals Tuesday aimed at addressing the climate crisis. The plans were informed by a task force put together by former Biden competitor Sen. Bernie Sanders, and they represent a progressive shift for Biden. But will the ideological evolution be enough to win over Sanders supporters? Sanders joins Amna Nawaz to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders