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Social Security Slated to Run Dry in 2033, Trustees Warn
Social Security will exhaust its trust fund in 2033 -- three years earlier than previous projections, the program's trustees announced Monday. Ray Suarez, Nancy Altman of Social Security Works and the Heritage Foundation's David John discuss its long-term health amid a retiring baby boomer population and a weakened economy.
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Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible despite Moscow's claims that it's pulling back some of its troops.

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Wednesday on the NewsHour, parents remain divided on face coverings in schools as more states repeal their requirements amid declining COVID infections.

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U.S., European and Russian leaders hold separate high-level talks in ongoing attempts to defuse tensions over Ukraine.

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Friday on the NewsHour, the White House chief of staff discusses the latest jobs report and President Biden's domestic priorities.

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Tuesday on the NewsHour, vaccines could soon be available for children under age 5 raising hopes and new questions for parents.

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Justice Breyer's retirement makes way for President Biden to fulfill his campaign promise and nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court.

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Monday on the NewsHour, the United States puts thousands of troops on heightened alert as the threat of Russian invasion grows more severe.

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Friday on the NewsHour, health systems buckle under the latest surge of hospitalizations from COVID-19 as schools struggle to keep the virus at bay.

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Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme court blocks vaccine requirements for large businesses but permits them for most health care workers.

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Monday on the NewsHour, some medical experts warn the CDC's latest guidance on COVID-19 is creating confusion.

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Wednesday on the NewsHour, how politicians and Trump supporters have spread false narratives about what happened on Jan. 6.

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Tuesday on the NewsHour, U.S. school districts are forced again to choose between in-person and remote learning amid the surge in COVID cases.