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How Severe Are Problems With Social Security?
Social Security checks go out on Wednesday to more than 52 million Americans, but the viability of the program has recently taken center stage in the GOP presidential nomination race. Ray Suarez discusses the economics of Social Security with David John of The Heritage Foundation and Henry Aaron of The Brookings Institution.
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Thursday on the NewsHour, the president unveils the framework of his now $1.75 trillion domestic spending bill, and calls for party unity.
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, Democrats scramble after a key senator breaks with the president on raising taxes on America's wealthiest to pay for the spending bill.
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Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden holds high stakes talks at the White House with key factions of his party amid growing concerns about his domestic agenda.
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, "PBS NewsHour" talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo as delays in shipments from overseas pushes inflation to hit record highs.
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Tuesday on the NewsHour, top medical experts warn bleeding risks for some older Americans may outweigh the benefits of taking aspirin daily.
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Tuesday on the NewsHour, a former Facebook employee testifies to Congress about the tech giant's harms and lack of accountability.
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Monday on the NewsHour, a look into the deepening standoff between President Joe Biden and Senate Republicans over raising the debt ceiling.
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, the president's economic agenda hangs in the balance as negotiations intensify between Democrats on Capitol Hill and the White House.
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Friday on the NewsHour, President Biden's agenda stalls in Congress amid disagreements among democrats over his $3.5 trillion spending plan.
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Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces congressional scrutiny over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Thursday on the NewsHour, the Taliban orders an end to all protests as they finally allow the departure of some 200 American citizens from Afghanistan.
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Monday on the NewsHour, the Gulf Coast and Northeast continue to assess the damage in the wake of Ida's massive storm damage and flooding.
California News
California’s AI Safety Law Beats New York’s to Finish Line, but Trades Away Safety and Liability Provisions
Legislation on opposite coasts sought to limit public safety risks. A flurry of tech industry lobbying diluted the plans — especially in the bill Gov. Newsom just signed.
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Silicon Valley hospital workers train for Super Bowl threats
Amid a backdrop of escalating political violence and national instability, they’re preparing for the unthinkable when Levi’s Stadium takes the global stage in 2026 — becoming the first region to host a Super Bowl and World Cup in the same year.
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In Central Valley fields, immigration fears compound ag workers’ worries
The Central Valley has been hammered by an array of climate-driven and economic pressures. Now, some say, immigration enforcement adds to the uncertainty, even for legal workers.
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Financial aid applications open today, with state-based options for undocumented students
Iris, an undocumented Californian who grew up in South L.A., knew she wanted to go to college ever since she was in grade school.
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