Up Next
Back to Show
PBS News Hour
Why Trump declared national emergency over COVID-19 pandemic
Friday was another day of mass closings and cancelations as schools, sports and travel shut down amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. President Trump also declared a national emergency to increase funding for a federal response, and he appears to have a deal with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for related legislation. Amna Nawaz reports and Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff.
Support Provided By
57:46
October 13, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
26:45
October 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
October 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
57:46
October 10, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
October 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
October 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
October 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
56:45
October 6, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
26:45
October 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
October 4, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
57:46
October 3, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
October 2, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode