Episodes

  • Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints

    Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints
    May 15 2025
    The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most consequential cases of the year. It involves the ability for President Trump to carry out his executive order ending birthright citizenship and the power allowing a federal judge to issue a nationwide block on those orders. Geoff Bennett discussed the arguments with law professor Amanda Frost and News Hour Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    9 mins
  • Remembering Justice David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy

    Remembering Justice David Souter and his Supreme Court legacy
    May 9 2025
    Justice David Souter, who spent nearly 20 years on the Supreme Court, has died. Souter was a critical figure in several key battles in the court over issues like abortion and the 2000 presidential election. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    4 mins
  • News Wrap: Trump wants to continue mass deportations despite Supreme Court ruling

    News Wrap: Trump wants to continue mass deportations despite Supreme Court ruling
    May 4 2025
    In our news wrap Sunday, Trump said in an interview that he wants to continue mass deportations despite the Supreme Court directing him to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Houthi missile halted air traffic at Israel’s main international airport, and Putin said he hopes he won’t have to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    2 mins
  • Justices appear divided in Supreme Court case over publicly-funded religious schools

    Justices appear divided in Supreme Court case over publicly-funded religious schools
    Apr 30 2025
    Oklahoma's charter school board approved the creation of a Catholic virtual school in 2023, establishing the nation’s first publicly-funded religious charter school. Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocked it, saying it violated the state constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court heard the case on Wednesday and John Yang discussed the arguments with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • Supreme Court hears major case on public school curriculum and parental rights

    Supreme Court hears major case on public school curriculum and parental rights
    Apr 22 2025
    The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major case focused on parental rights and public schools. At the center of the case is a dispute over a curriculum in Maryland that included books featuring LGBTQ+ characters. Some parents asked for their children to be excused, but schools stopped allowing opt-outs the next year. Amna Nawaz discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    7 mins
  • Supreme Court hears case challenging free preventive care coverage

    Supreme Court hears case challenging free preventive care coverage
    Apr 21 2025
    The Supreme Court heard the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. At issue is the constitutionality of a task force that recommends what preventive care treatments should be covered by private insurance at no cost. It could have impacts on everything from cancer screening to HIV-prevention medicine to counseling for expectant mothers. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Supreme Court temporarily blocks Trump from deporting more Venezuelan migrants

    Supreme Court temporarily blocks Trump from deporting more Venezuelan migrants
    Apr 19 2025
    In an unusual late-night order, the Supreme Court temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants being held in Texas using an 18th century law called the Alien Enemies Act. The order came in response to an emergency petition filed by the ACLU, with Justices Thomas and Alito dissenting. John Yang speaks with Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    6 mins
  • Free access to dozens of preventive care treatments at risk in Supreme Court case

    Free access to dozens of preventive care treatments at risk in Supreme Court case
    Apr 18 2025
    The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires most private health insurance plans to cover preventive care at no cost to the patient. As Laura Barrón-López reports, the case could have a profound impact on the health care millions of Americans use to stay healthy and prevent disease. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
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