PBS News Hour - Segments

Tuesday marks five years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. In a quick succession of events, schools and businesses shut down, lockdowns were put in place, travel was halted and hospitals were over capacity. Globally, COVID has killed more than 7 million people, including more than 1.2 million Americans. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Ashish Jha. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

January’s Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California killed at least 29 people and left thousands without homes, juggling insurance claims and questions over whether to rebuild. Another huge loss amid all the rubble was the legacy of historic buildings throughout Los Angeles County. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has this look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Markets plunged again as investors are worried about the economy and whether a recession is on the horizon. The trade war President Trump initiated with the country's top trading partners is a factor in the volatility. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25% surcharge on the electricity his province exports to New York, Michigan and Minnesota. Amna Nawaz spoke with Ford about his decision. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration’s review of foreign assistance has officially concluded. The Trump administration will cut 83 percent of USAID's programs and fold the rest into the State Department. This comes as the administration appears to be ignoring a court deadline requiring it to pay $2 billion in debts to aid groups for work already done. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Trump administration's slashing of foreign aid has had a devastating effect on groups like Save the Children. To discuss the impact on children around the world, Nick Schifrin spoke with Janti Soeripto, the president and CEO of Save the Children US. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapies for LGBTQ+ children, a cargo ship collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea, Ukrainian officials will propose a limited ceasefire with Russia in talks with the U.S. and incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising a quick transition as he's set to succeed Justin Trudeau. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A former student at Columbia University in New York was arrested by immigration authorities despite having a green card. Mahmoud Khalil, who helped organize on-campus protests against Israel’s war on Gaza, was seized, according to President Trump, for espousing pro-Hamas views. William Brangham discussed more with Abed Ayoub of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Republican stopgap spending proposal that would avert a government shutdown is up against the key hurdle of clearing the House Rules Committee. Then it faces an uphill climb before a possible vote on the House floor. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the government funding deadline and the potential political fallout and President Trump's concerns about a possible recession. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Robert Trujillo grew up in Santa Monica, California, where his passion for music set the stage for an extraordinary career. Today, he’s known as the bassist for Metallica, one of the biggest rock bands. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on manifesting a dream. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders