Back to Show
PBS NewsHour
Obama Renews Push for Buffett Rule
President Obama renewed a call for higher taxes on the wealthy Tuesday, urging Congress to adopt the so-called "Buffett Rule" and impose a minimum 30 percent income tax on those earning $1 million or more a year. Jeffrey Brown gets perspectives from the White House's Gene Sperling and American Action Forum's Douglas Holtz-Eakin.
Support Provided By
Season
57:46
May 16, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
May 15, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
May 14, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Michael Cohen takes the stand in former president Trump's criminal hush money trial.
26:45
Why millions of Americans are using apps to get paid between paychecks.
26:45
An epidemiologist shares the latest updates about new COVID variants and a bird flu outbreak among cows.
57:46
The Biden administration says Israel is likely not adhering to international law in its war against Hamas.
57:46
Israel bombards Rafah as its leaders respond with defiance to President Biden freezing some weapons deliveries.
57:46
The Biden Administration puts a hold on sending thousands of bombs to Israel over concerns about how the weapons would be used in Rafah.
57:46
Israel seizes control of a Gaza border crossing as a cease-fire and hostage deal hangs in the balance.
57:46
Hamas and Israel trade ceasefire claims, as Israel launches a targeted operation in parts of Rafah and demands tens of thousands leave the crowded city.
26:45
A look at how students and administrators at some colleges are diffusing tensions over pro-Palestinian demonstrations.