National Youth Poet Laureate Daniel Umemezie on Using His Words to Bridge Worlds
Daniel Umemezie is the newest National Youth Poet Laureate, and he has a lot to say. The Nigerian American poet from Houston sat down with PBS NewsHour to talk about what poetry means to him, how he uses his words to bridge worlds, and what he wants other young writers to know.
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How Hospitals Are Using the Arts to Help Patients Recover
Hospitals are prescribing something new alongside medicine: art. From Lotería games to live music, a growing number of hospital systems are using the arts to help patients of all ages recover faster and feel better. Here is what the science says and what students can explore.
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Trump Fires Election Commission Members in Latest Attempt to Control Voting Process
With midterm elections just months away, President Trump fired the remaining members of the federal agency that helps states run elections and certify voting equipment. Here is what the Election Assistance Commission does, why it matters, and what the firing could mean for November.
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Some Medicare Beneficiaries Eligible for Weight Loss Drug Discounts
GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic can cost more than $1,000 a month. Now, a new policy change means some low-income Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get them for as little as $11. Here is who qualifies and what it means for health equity.
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Immigration Judge Says Trump Administration's Firings and Policies Are 'Disheartening'
Immigration courts are run by the Justice Department, which means judges must answer to the same administration whose policies they are ruling on. Now the Trump administration is firing those judges at a rapid pace. Here is what that means for due process and the rule of law.
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Student Voices: America 250 Series on a Nation in Progress
For the first time ever, founding-era documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris are leaving Washington, D.C., and touring the country. Here is what students are saying about what those documents mean to them, and why they still matter at 250.
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Recovery Efforts Underway in Venezuela Following Earthquakes
More than 3,500 people are confirmed dead in Venezuela following two powerful earthquakes, but experts say the true death toll could be far higher. Here is what is happening on the ground and how Venezuela's ongoing economic and political crises are making recovery even harder.
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How Climate Change and Rising Seas Endanger Historic Sites Like Jamestown, Virginia
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, some of its oldest and most important historic sites are disappearing underwater. Archaeologists at Jamestown, Virginia are racing against the clock to preserve what they can before the rising James River washes it away for good.
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Supreme Court Transforms Campaign Finance Rules, Lifting Limits on Party Spending
The Supreme Court just blew open the doors on how much political parties can spend to get their candidates elected. Coming days before the 2026 midterm general election season heats up, here is what the ruling means for democracy, money in politics, and the upcoming midterms.
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Walter Isaacson on What He Calls 'The Greatest Sentence Ever Written
Author Walter Isaacson calls it the greatest sentence ever written. As America turns 250, Judy Woodruff sat down with him to explore why those words still matter, where the country has lived up to them, and where it has fallen short.
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