PBS Newshour Season 2019 Episode 104 May 22, 2019
- May 22, 2019
The PBS Newshour season 2019 episode 104, which aired on May 22, 2019, covers a variety of news stories from around the world. The episode begins with a segment on the ongoing trade war between the United States and China, including the ramifications for American businesses and farmers. It also covers the pushback from members of Congress and other officials against President Trump's move to ban Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications company, from doing business with American companies.
Moving on to domestic news, the episode examines the recent escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, including the deployment of American military forces to the Persian Gulf. It also covers the ongoing debate over abortion rights, including the recent passage of several restrictive abortion laws in states such as Alabama and Georgia.
The episode also features several segments on other topics, including the controversy surrounding newly-elected Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot's decision to limit access to the media during her first week in office, the rising cost of healthcare in the United States, and the recent furor over a viral video showing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appearing to slur her speech.
As always, the PBS Newshour delivers in-depth reporting on these and other important stories of the day, giving viewers a comprehensive look at the news from a variety of perspectives.