Medicaid is the nation's largest health insurance program, covering nearly 80 million people, or more than 1 in 5 Americans. For many people who have low incomes or a disability, or who are either very young or very old, it's a vital government program. John Yang reports from Georgia for our series, "America's Safety Net." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

For our "Hidden Histories" series as Women's History Month draws to a close, Rhode Island PBS Weekly's Michelle San Miguel introduces us to Bennie Fleming, a 100-year-old woman who embodies what it means to live a life of service -- even when that service wasn't always welcome. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, initial stages of a salvage operation are underway at the site of the bridge collapse in Baltimore, a gauge tracked by the Federal Reserve shows signs inflation is gradually easing, former senator and vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman was laid to rest in Connecticut and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he's ready to return to mediated talks with Hamas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Electricity and transportation each contribute about a quarter of America's carbon emissions. Thanks to the growth of renewable energy and electric cars, those sectors are starting to get cleaner. Heavy industry is also a major source of pollution. The White House pledged billions for projects to spur a green revolution in those industries. William Brangham discussed more with Rebecca Dell. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The UN says more than 1,500 Haitians have been killed so far this year in a situation it calls "cataclysmic." For nearly a month, the country has been engulfed in another wave of brutal gang violence. Nick Schifrin reports, and a warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

An investigation found that between 2012 and 2021, more than 1,000 people died after police used physical force that's considered non-lethal. That includes batons, stun guns, physical restraints and chemical agents. Only 28 of the officers involved faced criminal charges. Reese Dunklin of the Associated Press was part of the team leading the investigation and discussed the report with John Yang. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Georgia was ground zero for false claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The state is in the spotlight again as President Biden and Donald Trump head for a rematch and election laws just passed there could add new complications for voters. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Sam Gringlas of WABE in Atlanta. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In Enid, Oklahoma, a fight is brewing over a city council recall election. At a candidate forum, residents who hope to oust Judd Blevins confronted him for his ties to a white nationalist group. While Blevins has tried to shut down the criticism, it has sharply divided this small town. William Brangham discussed more with the NewsHour's communities correspondent based in Oklahoma, Adam Kemp. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including a record fundraiser that nets the Biden campaign millions, a stock market debut that could potentially net Trump billions, Ronna McDaniel's ouster from NBC after an employee revolt and the passing of Joe Lieberman. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Beyoncé's highly-anticipated album that's deeply rooted in country music, "Cowboy Carter," just dropped. It's Beyoncé, it's big and it's venturing into an unexpected arena of music. "Cowboy Carter" also features some of country music's biggest stars. Jeffrey Brown discussed the album with Candace McDuffie of The Root. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders