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‘Murder the Truth’ examines growing effort to silence journalists and curtail free speech
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The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that journalistic organizations were protected from libel or defamation lawsuits brought by a public figure unless that plaintiff could prove the journalists had acted intentionally. The book, “Murder the Truth," documents a well-funded effort to undo that longstanding protection. William Brangham spoke with author David Enrich for our series, On Democracy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that journalistic organizations were protected from libel or defamation lawsuits brought by a public figure unless that plaintiff could prove the journalists had acted intentionally. The book, “Murder the Truth," documents a well-funded effort to undo that longstanding protection. William Brangham spoke with author David Enrich for our series, On Democracy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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1 What’s next for the Department of Education after Trump begins effort to eliminate it 3:40
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President Trump made good on a pledge by signing an order to dismantle the Department of Education. The department has been a target since it was created more than four decades ago. But President Trump and other Republicans want to go all the way this time, calling the department wasteful and arguing it fails too many students. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 Advocates share differing perspectives on push to dismantle Education Department 7:39
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To help understand the implications of President Trump’s order to dismantle the Education Department, Geoff Bennett has perspectives from Rick Hess, the director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, and Catherine Lhamon, a former assistant secretary for civil rights at the Department of Education under both the Obama and Biden administrations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 Trump administration’s standoff with federal court over deportation order continues 7:39
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The Trump administration’s standoff with the judiciary continues as some of the president's top allies and advisers are ramping up their criticism of federal judges. The Justice Department again refused to provide a federal judge detailed information about deportation flights carrying hundreds of Venezuelan migrants. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 News Wrap: Hamas fires rockets at Israel for first time since fighting resumed in Gaza 6:43
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In our news wrap Thursday, Hamas fired rockets at Israel for the first time since the resumption of fighting this week, Israel restarted its blockade on northern Gaza, an American detained by the Taliban for more than two years has been freed and officials from across Europe are moving to form an international peacekeeping force as Russia and Ukraine work out the details of a partial ceasefire. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 Inside a heated town hall where a Nebraska Republican faced backlash over Trump’s policies 5:39
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While Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress, they’ve been losing control of their events back home. Lisa Desjardins attended one of the only town halls held by a Republican member during this congressional recess, catching up with him and the constituents seeking to give him an earful. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 A look at the real reasons behind soaring egg prices 7:03
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Egg prices have soared to new records over the last couple of months. The wholesale price for a dozen white eggs climbed to over $8 in February. Since then, that price has dropped but the prices consumers pay at the grocery store are still high. Economics correspondent Paul Solman takes a look at what has been going on. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 Top Houthi official says ‘we are at war with America’ as U.S. resumes strikes 6:15
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The Houthis are labeled by the U.S. as a terrorist organization supported by Iran. President Trump has once again demanded Iran cease its support and wrote the Houthis “will be completely annihilated.” Nick Schifrin spoke with a top Houthi official and reports on how the Trump administration hopes its new campaign of airstrikes will succeed where previous campaigns failed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 Restaurant owner reflects on the lasting impact of the pandemic 4:02
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We continue our look back at the COVID-19 pandemic, five years after the virus began spreading in the United States. Our latest reflection is from someone who spent much of his life working at his family's restaurant, only to have to shut it down when COVID hit. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 How Hugh Hayden transforms everyday objects into surreal sculptures 5:12
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1 Ukraine, Russia to pause attacks on energy infrastructure but still divided on peace deal 5:50
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Ukraine and Russia agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure following a call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and a day after Trump held similar talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The 30-day agreement could provide a much needed respite to millions of Ukrainians who have often spent their nights in darkness, and without heating. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 News Wrap: Israel launches ground operation in Gaza after ending ceasefire with Hamas 4:34
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In our news wrap Wednesday, Israel launched a ground operation in Gaza after abruptly ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas, a judge moved the case of Mahmoud Khalil to New Jersey, the White House suspended $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over a transgender athlete and the Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady for the second meeting in a row. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 Trump continues attack on federal judge despite rebuke from chief justice 4:55
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Federal Judge James Boasberg granted the administration additional time as he determines whether it ignored his order regarding deportation flights over the weekend. President Trump called Boasberg a ‘radical left’ judge and has escalated his criticism of the federal judiciary. Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 Constitutional law professor analyzes Trump’s clash with the judiciary 6:50
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Despite a rare rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts earlier this week, President Trump's criticisms of the judiciary continue. Amna Nawaz spoke with Steve Vladeck, a constitutional law professor at Georgetown University, to explore the legal ramifications of the president’s showdown with the courts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 ‘We had an awful choice’: Schumer defends voting with GOP saying shutdown would be worse 13:14
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Democrats have few options for challenging President Trump and GOP majorities in Congress. Some on the left say they had a chance last week, but top Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer voted with the GOP and supplied the needed votes to pass a funding bill, angering many in his party. Geoff Bennett spoke with Schumer about that criticism and his new book, “Antisemitism in America: A Warning." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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1 Trump administration’s Social Security changes could limit access to benefits for millions 6:20
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Significant changes will be coming for Social Security recipients. Millions will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone, creating a challenge for older Americans and those with disabilities. Advocates are raising concerns about the burden this could place on an already vulnerable population. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Kathleen Romig. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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