Wednesday on the NewsHour, Justice Stephen Breyer will announce he is stepping down from the Supreme Court, setting up a senate confirmation battle for his replacement. Then, the Federal Reserve signals it will soon raise interest rates to counteract surging prices across the economy. And, pandemic-induced staffing shortages and delivery delays plague the already beleaguered U.S. Postal Service. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the United States delivers more military aid to Ukraine as fears of a Russian invasion remain high. Then, the fight over reapportioning congressional districts grows more intense amid lawsuits, vetoes and widespread gerrymandering. And, under Taliban rule, the lack of opportunity for Afghan girls forces one doctor to choose between her patients and her children. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, the United States puts thousands of troops on heightened alert as the threat of Russian invasion grows more severe. Then, markets take a major tumble amid possible interest rate hikes and ongoing inflation. And, Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss both parties' moves to punish their own members and President Joe Biden's pledge to get out and talk to voters more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Saturday, January 23, two years from the first lockdown in China, COVID-19 cases continue to spike and ebb globally, and public health directives in the U.S. still confuse some as the CDC and FDA struggle to collaborate. Plus, hopes for democracy in Venezuela wane amid a growing humanitarian and refugee crisis, an update on a crucial Northeast infrastructure project, and in our signature segment, a children's book by hip hop legend DMC. Hari Sreenivasan anchors. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Saturday, January 22: One year into Biden's term, how is the president faring with the public and his own party? Plus, the Biden administration ramps up free COVID-19 testing and masks as the omicron variant continues to sweep the country, the latest on Russia and Ukraine, and in Mississippi, a push for equal pay protections for women may finally pay off. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. and Russia remain in a heated standoff over Ukraine after a meeting between the American secretary of state and his Russian counterpart. Then, how Taliban rule, a historic drought and bitter cold worsen food scarcity in Afghanistan. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart take stock of the president's first year and the failed voting rights push in Congress. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, we look at what's gone well, and what hasn't over the past 365 days of the Biden administration. Then, disagreements between NATO allies prompt widespread uncertainty as the threat of a renewed Russian invasion looms over Ukraine. And, jury selection begins in the federal case against three former Minneapolis police officers charged in the murder of George Floyd. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden defends his government's track record amid worsening approval ratings and a host of setbacks one year after his inauguration. Then, Democrats' push for voting rights legislation faces stiff opposition in the evenly divided U.S. Senate. And, the secretary of state reassures Ukraine of U.S. support but warns Russia may launch an attack at any moment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Senate begins debate on voting rights but Republicans unanimously oppose the legislation and efforts to allow a simple majority to rule. Then, calls for new approaches to managing the virus grow louder as U.S. hospitals struggle and parents navigate an uncertain time. And, skyrocketing inflation grips Turkey as its president implements unorthodox countermeasures. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, as the nation honors Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights leader's son makes the case for why Congress should pass new federal voting legislation. Then, authorities in the U.S. and U.K. Investigate why a British citizen held a rabbi and congregants hostage at a Texas synagogue. And, we ask a doctor to spell out best practices for masking and testing amid COVID spikes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Sunday, January 16, all hostages are safe after the hours-long standoff at a Texas synagogue, eastern and southern states face a powerful winter storm, and how climate change is impacting Iraq's economy and ecology. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Saturday, January 15, Omicron infections continue to spread nationwide as the roll out of free home testing kits is set to begin. Also, inside Estonia's tactics to combat Russian disinformation, and celebrating dance legend Alvin Ailey. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, health systems buckle under the latest surge of hospitalizations from COVID-19 as schools struggle to keep the virus at bay. Also, millions of Kenyans face hunger and ethnic conflict exacerbated by the global climate crisis, and David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart consider the push in Congress for voting rights and the Supreme Court's decision on vaccine mandates. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the NewsHour, the Supreme court blocks vaccine requirements for large businesses but permits them for most health care workers. Also, a far-right militia leader is arrested on the first seditious conspiracy charges for the Capitol riot, voting right legislation advances in the House, and the threat of Russian military escalation looms large as diplomatic efforts make little progress. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the NewsHour, calls for new approaches to combat COVID-19 grow louder as the number of infections and hospitalizations climb daily. Then, we speak to the president of a regional Federal Reserve bank as inflation increases at its fastest rate since the 1980s. And, leaders from Russia and NATO meet as a threat of an invasion hangs over eastern Ukraine. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Biden and Vice President Harris make a new and urgent push for voting rights legislation amid an uphill fight in Congress. Also, COVID hospitalizations reach a record high as the White House rushes to ramp up at-home testing, and we look at a Chinese city under some of the world's toughest COVID restrictions to examine the human toll of a zero-COVID policy. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the NewsHour, some medical experts warn the CDC's latest guidance on COVID-19 is creating confusion, as infections, hospitalizations and deaths increase across the country. Then, diplomats from the U.S. and Russia meet amid stark disagreements over Ukraine, and deepening polarization prompts efforts to bridge the gap in U.S. politics by tapping into people's shared experiences. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Sunday, January 9, Russia and the United States hold direct talks on Monday with Ukraine at the top of the agenda, how a guaranteed monthly check is helping Black mothers in Mississippi, and punk rock legend Kathleen Hanna inspires a new generation of musicians and feminists. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On this edition for Saturday, January 8th: Russian troops arrive in Kazakhstan amid the largest unrest there in 30 years as the president cracks down on protesters; NASA's $10 billion Webb space telescope opened its huge, gold-plated 'eye'; and a documentary takes us inside an immigration detention facility at the height of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New York. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the NewsHour, the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on the federal government's vaccine mandates for health care workers and large employers. Then, Kazakhstan's leader vows to quash unrest as violent protests erupt against the government's authoritarian policies. And, David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart weigh in on the way forward after the nation remembers the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders