About this episode

The episode discusses a Supreme Court decision affecting the Voting Rights Act, congressional scrutiny of Pentagon officials, and local celebrations of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Wednesday on the News Hour, a Supreme Court decision weakens the Voting Rights Act. Hegseth and other Pentagon officials face congressional scrutiny for the first time since the start of the Iran war. What's still stopping Congress from agreeing on Homeland Security funding. Plus, Judy Woodruff examines how Americans are celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary in their local communities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Judy Woodruff

Topics covered

• Supreme Court decision
• Voting Rights Act
• Congressional scrutiny
• Homeland Security funding
• 250th anniversary celebrations

Keywords

• Supreme Court
• Voting Rights Act
• Pentagon
• Congress
• Homeland Security
• anniversary celebrations

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Places: United States

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