. ♪ captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: one on one. dr. anthony fauci discusses the latest on the johnson & johnson vaccine pause, and how to reopen public spaces. then, charging ahead. we break down the roadblocks to the biden administration's push for electric vehicles. plus, the road ahead. a potential lifeline of federal funding for healthcare and infrastructure is within reach for tribal lands disproportionately affected by the pandemic. >> this is a pretty monumentous step forward. you know, this is one of the biggest single investments that made in history directly to indigenous people. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart address the meaning of the chauvin verdict, investigations into thcapitol riot, and the president's ambitious climate goals. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy f 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity wealth management. >> con

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, on pause-- injections of the johnson and johnson covid vaccine are halted across much of the country following several cases of blood clots. then, minnesota on edge-- another night of unrest follows the police killing of daunte wright as lawyers launch their defense of former officer derek chauvin in the george floyd murder case. and, going solar-- a small florida community aims for energy independence by harnessing the power of the sun. >> it just makes sense to do it the right way, to live in an environment that is clean and sustainable. that's just good for us health- wise so if we're also helping in climate change, we're all winning. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: our u.s.-based customer service reps can help you choose a plan based on how much you use your phone, nothing more, nothing less. to learn more, go to consumercellular.tv >> the john s. and james l. knight foun

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: the trial continues. george floyd's girlfriend testifies to life before his killing, at the murder trial of former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin. then, the road ahead. president biden pushes his infrastructure overhaul plan, focusing on creating jobs with renewable energy. and, crackdown. the chinese government tightens the scre on hong kong, as it convicts seven pro-democracy leaders. >> it is our badge of honor to be in jail for walking together with the people of hong kong. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> before we talk about your investments-- what's new? >> well, audrey's expecting... >> twins! >> we'd be closer to the twins. >> change in plans. >> at fidelity, changing plans is always part of the plan. >> johnson & johnson. >> bnsf railway. >> consumer cellular. >> the kendeda fund. committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work through inv

i'm judy woodruff. newshour, thank you, please stay safe and see you soon. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org ♪ >>> hello, everyone. welcome to "amanpour & company." here's what's coming up. >>> the defendant is on trial not for being a police officer, it's not the state versus the police. he's not on trial for who he was. he's on trial for what he did. >> closing arguments in the trial of derek chauvin for the murder of george floyd. we ask the former minneapolis police chief janee harteau will there ever be real reform? then, how modern masculinity is driving men to take their own lives. i speak to a father who lost his son to suicide and to expert andrew reiner. also

judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. tonight, confronting climate change. the president announces ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions as part of the fight against the global crisis. a troubling surge. india records the highest one-day number of new covid infections of any nation since the pandemic began, overwhelming the country's already stressed health care system. plus, the plastic problem. single use items like masks, gloves, and take out containers pile up in landfills and recap it on the environment -- wreck havoc on the environment. >> it is not just that masks are not biodegradable. it is the fact they are a hazard for our wildlife. judy: all of that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins! >> a change in plans. >> at fidelity, a change in plans is always part of the plan. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. consumer cellular. committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful wo

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judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. the road ahead -- president biden cushing to sell his infrastructure plan. the state of our streets, pipes, and bridges. then, getting a vaccine. new questions around astrazeneca complicate global efforts to deliver inoculations. and crisis in ethiopia. the military crackdown displaces tens of thousands and prompts accusations of ethnic cleansing. >> above all, i want my own home. peace and my own home. if there andthose desires now so heavy. judy: all that and more in tonight's "pbs newshour." >> major funding for "the pbs newshour" has been provided by -- ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems. >> the lemelson foundation, committed to improving lives through invention in the u.s. and developing countries. supported by the john dee and catherine t macarthur foundation, committed to building a more just, verdant, and p

judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. on the news hour tonight, the trial continues. george floyd's girlfriend testifies about his life before the killing at the trial of minneapolis police officer derek shelvin. then, the road ahead. president biden pushes his infrastructure overhaul plan focusing on creating jobs with renewable energy. and, crackdown. the chinese government tightens the screws on the hong kong as it convicts seven pro-democracy leaders. >> to be in jail for walking together with the people of hong kong. judy: all of that and more on tonight's pbs news hour. ♪ [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy.] >> your funding for the pbs news hour has been provided by -- >> before we talk about your investments, what is new? >> audrey is expecting. >> twins. >> change of plans. >> at fidelity, a change in plans is always part of the plan. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. consumer cellular. the candida fund, committed to advancing restorative justice through investments in trans

♪ judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight -- ending the longest war -- the biden administration announces an unconditional withdrawal of u.s. troops from afghanistan, as questions linger about the war and its effects. then -- reopening schools. we discuss the risks and benefits of a nationwide return to in-person classes with u.s. secretary of education miguel cardona. and -- policing in america. the killing of daunte wright in minnesota highlights the urgent need for law enforcement to address the sometimes disproportionate use of force against black americans. >> when you start to sit down and you get to know people and you start building trust, you can respond better. you can come up with better solutions. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- ♪ ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> consumer cellular, johnson & johnson. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solut

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff on the newshour tonight, the road ahead-- president biden pursues a push to sell his infrastructure plan. we explore the state of our streets, pipes and bridges. then, getting the vaccine-- new questions around astrazeneca complicate global efforts to deliver inoculations. and, crisis in ethiopia-- the military crackdown in tigray displaces tens of thousands and prompts accusations of ethnic cleansing. >> above all i want my own home, peace and my own home. if there is peace i can go out to work and feed my children. but our desires now seem too heavy. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems-- skollfoundation.org. >> the lemelson foundation. committed to improving lives through invention, in the u.s. and developing countries. on the web at leme

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, after the verdict-- the country and the world react to the conviction of derek chauvin. we talk with george floyd's family. then, putin and protest-- from behind bars to streets across russia, support for a jailed opposition leader sparks calls for change. plus, the road ahead-- we discuss the biden administration's plans to combat climate change with the new e.p.a. administrator, michael regan. >> this is a real opportunity for american job creation, but it's also an opportunity to harness the advancements in technologies. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems-- skollfoundation.org. >> the lemelson foundation. committed to improving lives through invention, in the u.s. and developing countries. on the web at l

♪ judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. tonight, gaining ground, a strong jobs report showing hope for an economic recovery. changing styles, new laws try to combat racial discrimination based on how you wear your hair. it clarifies that discrimination in all forms is discrimination. judy: it is friday. david brooks and capehart considered the new infrastructure plan. mlb reaction to the new voting law in georgia. all that and more tonight on pbs "newshour." ♪ >> major funding has been provided by . ♪ moving our economy, bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. ♪ >> john s. and james l. knight foundation. more at kf.org. ♪ >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions. ♪ and, friends of the newshour. ♪ this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting, and contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. judy: -- stephanie: newshour west. we will return to the program after these headlines. there has been a new attack at th

♪ >> good evening, i am judy woodruff. masking. the cdc issues new, less restrictive guidance on face coverings as more americans are vaccinated and public spaces begin to reopen. then, the road ahead. we break down the critical details of the biden administration's major push to infrastructure investment. getting the vaccine. donna struggles to convince a skeptical population of the benefits of receiving the shot against coronavirus. >> we have adequately learned our lessons from six years ago during the botched ebola trial, and we know the risk communication is key. judy: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> cfo, caregiver, eclipse chaser, at raymondjames financial advisor helps you plan your life. >> consumer cellular's goal is to provide wireless service to help people connect. we offer a variety of no contract plans and we can help find one that fit to you. visit consumercellular.tv. >> johnson & johnson. bnsf railway. ♪ >> the john s james john fou

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, the biden agenda-- the president moves up an already ambitious vaccine timetable as a senate rule change could open a path for his infrastructure plan. then, corporate backlash-- more and more major businesses speak out against georgia's controversial new voting law. and, a deadly insurgency-- brutal attacks and killings by islamist militants displace thousands, causing widespread terror in mozambique. >> this area has been assigned by the government of mozambique to host families fleeing attacks by armed groups in the north of the country. behind me you can see the families unloading the few belongings they still have left. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: our u.s.-based customer service reps can help you choose a plan based on how much you use your phone, nothing more, nothing less. to learn more, go to consumercellular.tv >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. foste

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight -- >> now, it's time to rebuild. judy: the biden agenda. the president unveils a massive infrastructure package with a $2 trillion price tag. we talk to a key member of his cabinet about the plan. then, full court press. the supreme court hears opening arguments on whether college athletes should be compensated. and, coping with covid. the uphill battle to get a vaccine on the part of those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. >> it's not been surprising that states have not prioritized this group, because that's historically been the case. it's been disappointing, because the evidence was there pre-pandemic that this group is at higher risk. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by. ♪ moving your engine that connects us -- moving the economy. bnsf, the engine that connects us. consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. supporting social entrepreneurs and solutions to the world's most pressing problems. skoll foundation.org. t

i'm judy woodruff. please join us tomorrow for special live coverage and analysis of president biden's first joint address to congress. it begins at 9:00 p.m. eastern on your pbs station and online on our social channels. for all of us at the pbs newshour, thank you, please stay safe and see you soon. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> carnegie corporation of new york. supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of international peace a security. at carnegie.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org ♪ >>> hello, everyone. welcome to "amanpour & company." here's what's coming up. >> her if somebody dies, you die because of a lack of oxygen. >> india's hospitals gasping

. >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: death of the duke. the united kingdom mourns as prince philip, husband of queen elizabeth ii, passes away at the age of 99. then, the trial continues. medical officials testify about the cause of george floyd's death in the murder trial of former police officer derek chauvin. plus, getting the vaccine. despite an intensifying inoculation effort for high-risk meatpacking plant workers, many remain reluctant to receive a shot. and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart examine senator manchin's critical resistance to senate rule changes, and the biden administration's proposals to curb gun violence. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the enne that connects us. >> fidelity wealth management. >> consumer cellular. >> johnson & johnson. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering informed and engaged communities. more at kf.org. >> and

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight... biden: america is on the move again. >> 100 days, we examine the critical points in the president's address and discuss the administration's future with h-h-s secretary xavier becerra and arkansas governor asa hutchinson. judy: then -- after the verdict, prosecutors in the derek chauvin murder trial consider the impact of the jury's decision and potential changes to policing in america. judy: and -- smoked out. the f-d-a announces a ban on menthol cigarettes, elating public health groups and angering tobacco companies. >> now that menthol is banned and now that we can get it off the market, it's time for us to really help to encourage that cessation effo at a national level. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." kendeda fund, committed to restorative justice through investments in transformative leaders and ideas. carnegie corporation of new york , supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of international peace and secuty at carneg

i'm judy woodruff. for all of us at the pbs newshour, thank you, please stay safe, and see you soon. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: our u.s.-based customer service reps can help you choose a plan based on how much you use your phone, nothing more, nothing less. to learn more, go to consumercellular.tv >> the ford foundation. working with visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide. >> the alfred p. sloan foundation. driven by the promise of great ideas. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. captioning sponsored by wshour productions, llc captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >>> hello and welcome to "amanpour." here's what's coming up. >> george floyd. >> george floyd. >> justice, accountability, relief. a big step forward for america i speak to blac

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, message to moscow-- the biden administration imposes a new set of sanctions on russia for election interference, the solar winds hack and more. then, insurrection aftermath-- the inspector general for the u.s. capitol police force testifies on their failure to prepare officers for the violent mob of trump supporters on january 6th. plus, the longest war-- the secretary of state visits afghanistan as the united states prepares to withaw troops from the country after nearly two decades. and, critical care-- we look at how canada's universal health care system largely avoided the death toll and strain on hospitals wrought by covid-19 in the u.s. >> it's exposed in every country the places where you built something strong from the foundations up, and it's also exposed the places where you're running around trying to patch things on in ord to make it work. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provi

. ♪ >> good evening, i am judy woodruff. on the news tonight, guns in america. the bidencurb violence and affee communities that are most affected by a. getting the vaccine. many evangelical leaders overcome reluctance to receive inoculations among their followers. and under told story. the jewish women's resistance movements within nazi run ghettos. >> now, i cannot look at the story of the holocaust without seeing one of a constant battle of resistance and

: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, a deadly surge-- india suffers hundreds of thousands of new infections of covid 19, overwhelming hospitals and burial groundscross the country. then, making it count-- the results of the latest census are released, potentially altering the future balance of power in washington. and, major changes-- questions remain as the biden administration ends the "remain in mexico" policy for refugees seeking legal asylum at the southern border. >> none of these families have actually won their asylum claim. all of them are in immigration proceedingd

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, guns in america-- the biden administration announces new initiatives to curb firearm violence and invest in the communities most affected by it. then, getting the vaccine-- many evangelical leaders work to overcome reluctance to receive inoculations among their followers. plus, an under-told story-- the jewish women's resistance movement within nazi run ghettoes and the auschwitz death camp. >> now i cannot look at the story of the holocaust without seeing it as one of a constant battle of resistance and resilience.

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: gaining ground. a strong jobs report shows signs of hope for an economic recovery. then, changing styles. new laws across the country try to combat racial discrimination based on how you wear your hair. >> it really clarifies that natural hair discrimination, in all forms, constitutes race discrimination. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart consider president biden's new infrastructure plan, and major league baseball's reaction to georgia's new voting law. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity wealth management. >> consumer cellular. >> johnson & johnson. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering informed and engaged communities. more at kf.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions: and friends of the newshour. >> this program was made possi

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: guilty. the jury convicts derek chauvin on all counts for the murder of george floyd. we get reaction from across the nation. then, greener skies-- efforts to create electric planes and cleaner jet fuel become more urgent as the climate emergency intensifies. >> today, ultimately we need liquid fuels. the good news is it doesn't ve to be fossil fuels. sustainable aviation fuel exists, it is well-proven, airlines have been flying on it for some time. >> woodruff: and, making history. former vice president al gore is here to remember walter mondale and how he helped transform the highest level of american government.

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight... >> america is on the move again. >> woodruff: 100 days-- we examine the critical points in the president's address and discuss the administration's future with h.h.s. secretary xavier becerra and arkansas governor asa hutchinson. then, after the verdict-- prosecutors in the derek chauvin murder trial consider the impact of the jury's decision and potential changes to policing in america. and, smoked out-- the f.d.a. announces a ban on menthol cigarettes, elating public health groups and angering tobacco companies. >> now that menthol is banned and now that we can get it off the market, it's time for us to really help to encourage that cessation effort at a national level. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> at fidelity, changing plans is always part of the plan. >> the kendeda fund. committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work through investments in transfo

judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. guilty, a minneapolis jury convicts derek chauvin on all counts for the murder of george floyd. we get reaction from across the nation. then greener skies, efforts to create electric planes and cleaner jet fuel become more urgent as the climate emergency intensifies. 0 today we ultimately need liquid fuels. it does not have to be fossil fuels. sustainable aviation fuel exists. airlines have been flying on it for some time. judy: and making history. former vice president al gore is here to remember walter mondale and how he helped transform the highest level of american government. >> the model we established of executivizing the vice president, working with the president all day long, has been the model since. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy.] >> major funding forward the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular has been offe

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: gaining ground. a strong jobs report shows signs of hope for an economic recovery. then, changing styles. new laws across the country try to combat racial discrimination based on how you wear your hair. >> it really clarifies that natural hair discrimination, in all forms, constitutes race discrimination. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart consider president biden's new infrastructure plan, and major league baseball's reaction to georgia's new voting law. all that and more, on tonight's

. ♪ judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. tonight, gaining ground, a strong jobs report showing hope for an economic recovery. changing styles, new laws try to combat racial discrimination based on how you wear your hair. it clarifies that discrimination in all forms is discrimination. judy: it is friday. david brooks and capehart considered the new infrastructure plan. mlb reaction to the new voting law in georgia. all that and more tonight

judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. guilty, a minneapolis jury convicts derek chauvin on all counts for the murder of george floyd. we get reaction from across the nation. then greener skies, efforts to create electric planes and cleaner jet fuel become more urgent as the climate emergency intensifies. 0 today we ultimately need liquid fuels. it does not have to be fossil fuels. sustainable aviation fuel exists. airlines have been flying on it for some time. judy: and making history. former vice president al gore is here to remember walter mondale and how he helped transform the highest level of american government. >> the model we established of executivizing the vice president, working with the president all day long, has been the model since. judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ [captioning performed by the national captioning institute, which is responsible for its caption content and accuracy.] >> major funding forward the "pbs newshour" has been provided by -- >> consumer cellular has been offe

: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight... >> america is on the move again. >> woodruff: 100 days-- we examine the critical points in the president's address and discuss the administration's future with h.h.s. secretary xavier becerra and arkansas governor asa hutchinson. then, after the verdict-- prosecutors in the derek chauvin murder trial consider the impact of the jury's decision and potential changes to policing in america. and, smoked out-- the f.d.a. announces a ban on menthol cigarettes, elating public health groups and angering tobacco companies. >> now that menthol is banned and now that we can get it off the market, it's time for us to

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: triumph and tragedy. more than 575,000 americans lost to covid, as vaccinations ramp up. we hear about the challenges to getting people to take the shot from the frontlines in texas. then, when commerce confronts conscience. how taking on forced labor in china creates a backlash against western brands. >> many companies, when push comes to shove, are going to try to stay in the china market, and will probably risk a western blowback over a blowback in china. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart analyze president biden's address to the nation and first 100 days in office. all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity wealth management. >> consumer cellular. >> johnson & johnson. >> financial services firm raymond james. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering inform

i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: gun violence in america. indianapolis reels from a deadly mass shooting at a fedex facility, asodycam video of the police shooting of a chicago teen is released. then, a growing trend. dozens of states across the country are seeking to ban young transgender athletes from competition, despite widespread public opposition. plus, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart look at the national divide on police violence, and the president's plan to withdraw all troops from afghanistan. and, making their voices heard. after decades of being shunned by the industry, black women

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening, i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight, the trial intensifies-- the minneapolis chief of police testifies against former officer derek chauvin, who is charged with murder in the death of george floyd. then, on the front lines-- more hospitals struggle with a dramatic rise in new covid infections, raising concerns about widespread efforts to re-open public spaces. and, decriminalizing drugs-- oregon becomes the first state to reduce penalties for possession and use of hard substances, focusing instead on treatment. >> so let's try a different way than putting people in jail, taking away their ability to get a job, taking away relationships, their housing, the very things that we know support either long term recovery or substance use with less harm. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> twins! >> grandparents. >> we want to put money aside for them, so, change in plans. >> all right, let's see what we can adjust. >> we

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: gun violence in america. indianapolis reels from a deadly mass shooting at a fedex facility, asodycam video of the police shooting of a chicago teen is released. then, a growing trend. dozens of states across the country are seeking to ban young transgender athletes from competition, despite widespread public opposition. plus, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart look at the national divide on police violence, and the president's plan to withdraw all troops from afghanistan. and, making their voices heard. after decades of being shunned by the industry, black women finally gain prominence in country music. >> there's already the issue of women not necessarily getting the same air-play as male artists. add to that being a person of color. >> woodruff: all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity wea

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i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: triumph and tragedy. more than 575,000 americans lost to covid, as vaccinations ramp up. we hear about the challenges to getting people to take the shot from the frontlines in texas. then, when commerce confronts conscience. how taking on forced labor in china creates a backlash against western brands. >> many companies, when push comes to shove, are going to try to stay in the china market, and will probably risk a western blowback over a blowback in china. >> woodruff: and, it's friday. david brooks and jonathan capehart analyze president biden's address to the nation

judy: good evening. i am judy woodruff. on the news hour tonight, the trial continues. george floyd's girlfriend testifies about his life before the killing at the trial of minneapolis police officer derek shelvin. then, the road ahead. president biden pushes his infrastructure overhaul plan focusing on creating jobs with renewable energy. and, crackdown. the chinese government tightens the screws on the hong kong as it convicts seven pro-democracy leaders. >> to be in jail for walking together with the people of hong kong. judy:

captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: the trial continues. george floyd's girlfriend testifies to life before his killing, at the murder trial of former minneapolis police officer derek chauvin. then, the road ahead. president biden pushes his infrastructure overhaul plan, focusing on creating jobs with renewable energy. and, crackdown. the chinese government tightens the scre on hong kong, as it convicts seven pro-democracy leaders. >> it is our badge of honor to be in jail for walking together with the people of hong kong. >> woodr a

. ♪ ♪ >> good, i am judy woodruff. one on one, dr. anthony felt -- dr. anthony fauci discusses about the johnson & johnson pause and how to reopen spaces. charging ahead, we break down the road blocks to the biden administration's push for electric vehicles. plus, the road ahead. a potential lifeline for health care and infrastructure within reach with tribal lands disproportionately affected by the pandemic. >> this is a monument to step forward. this is one of the biggest single investments that one of the

. ♪ captioning sponsored by newshour productions, llc >> woodruff: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the newshour tonight: one on one. dr. anthony fauci discusses the latest on the johnson & johnson vaccine pause, and how to reopen public spaces. then, charging ahead. we break down the roadblocks to the biden administration's push for electric vehicles. plus, the road ahead. a potential lifeline of federal funding for healthcare and infrastructure is within reach for tribal lands disproportionately affected by the pandemic. >> this is a pretty monumentous step forward. you know, this is one of the biggest single investments that made in history directly to indigenous people.

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we'll return to judy woodruff and the full program after the latest headlines. the cdc reported nearly half of all american adults have now had at least one dose of a covid-19 vaccine. abou30 percent are fully vaccinated. at the same time, infectious disease expert dr. anthony fauci warned the nation is in a race with surging infections. and, published reports quoted the head of pfizer saying people will likely need a booster shot within 12 months of getting their first vaccine. india recorded a staggering 200,000 new infections today, forcing lockdowns in the two largest cities, new delhi and mumbai. officials warned the health care system is being overwhelmed. some hospitals in new delhi are even putting 2 patients to a bed. the defense has rested at the minneapolis murder trial of derek chauvin in the killing of george floyd. the former police officer chose not to testify today, setting the stage for closing arguments on monday. we'll get the details, later in the program. former police officer kim potter had her first court appearance today in the death of d

judy: good evening. i'm judy woodruff. on the "newshour" tonight -- >> now, it's time to rebuild. judy: the biden agenda. the president unveils a massive infrastructure package with a $2 trillion price tag. we talk to a key member of his cabinet about the plan. then, full court press. the supreme court hears opening arguments on whether college athletes should be compensated. and, coping with covid. the uphill battle to get a vaccine on the part of those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. >> it's not been surprising that states have not prioritized this group, because that's historically bn

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