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PBS News Hour
December 15, 2021
Season 2021
Episode 349
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the Federal Reserve signals an increase in interest rates as inflation rises. President Joe Biden visits western Kentucky following Friday's tornadoes. More than 800,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19 and hospitals are bracing for a potential omicron wave. China's increased focus on Taiwan sparks a debate about if and how the United States should intervene.
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