Episodes

  • Analyzing the arguments as Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

    Analyzing the arguments as Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case
    Apr 1 2026
    On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, a cornerstone of immigration policy enshrined in the 14th Amendment and affirmed by the Supreme Court more than 100 years ago. But now the justices are reexamining the policy. Ali Rogin discussed the legal debate with Amy Howe and Amanda Frost. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    10 mins
  • Trump's Supreme Court attendance highlights his focus on immigration

    Trump's Supreme Court attendance highlights his focus on immigration
    Apr 1 2026
    It was an unprecedented scene at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend oral arguments. The case will decide Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, one of the most controversial policies of his second term. Liz Landers reports on the president's unusual trip down Pennsylvania Avenue. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 mins
  • Supreme Court sides with therapist challenging Colorado ban on conversion therapy

    Supreme Court sides with therapist challenging Colorado ban on conversion therapy
    Mar 31 2026
    A Colorado law that bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth hit a potentially far-reaching roadblock at the Supreme Court. In an 8-1 decision, the justices sided with a Christian counselor who argued that the law violated her First Amendment rights. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin discussed more with Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe, the co-founder of SCOTUSblog. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 mins
  • Supreme Court hears mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterms

    Supreme Court hears mail-in ballot case that could impact the midterms
    Mar 23 2026
    The Supreme Court heard a case that could reshape how millions of mail-in ballots are counted in this fall's elections. Some states count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. The Republican National Committee is challenging that procedure. Ali Rogin discussed the case with Nate Persily, an election law scholar at Stanford University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 mins
  • Why the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs

    Why the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs
    Feb 20 2026
    The Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs in a blow to his agenda. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that he did not have the authority under an economic emergency law to issue such levies. The president responded, saying he would impose a global 10% tariff under a different law. Geoff Bennett spoke with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSBlog co-founder Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 mins
  • What's next for consumers and the economy after the Supreme Court's tariff ruling

    What's next for consumers and the economy after the Supreme Court's tariff ruling
    Feb 20 2026
    After the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's global tariffs, he pledged to keep most of them in place through other means. To discuss what the ruling and the president's response mean for the economy, Amna Nawaz spoke with Natasha Sarin, a professor of law and finance at Yale University and president of The Budget Lab at Yale. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 mins
  • Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision

    Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision
    Feb 20 2026
    One of the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that overturned many of President Trump's tariffs is Rick Woldenberg. He's the owner of the Chicago-based small toy manufacturer, Learning Resources. Woldenberg joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the ruling and what comes next for his business. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    5 mins
  • Supreme Court hears case on Trump's attempt to control Federal Reserve

    Supreme Court hears case on Trump's attempt to control Federal Reserve
    Jan 21 2026
    The Supreme Court heard arguments in a legal battle centered on President Trump's efforts to fire a Federal Reserve governor. The case comes as Trump has moved to exert greater control over the Fed. Ali Rogin discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSBlog co-founder Amy Howe, and David Wessel of the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    9 mins