Birds are not only wondrous creatures that live amongst us, they're also an essential part of life on Earth – helping grow food, keeping pests at bay and spreading seeds. But more than half of migratory bird populations are declining globally. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the threats birds are facing with ornithologist Peter Marra of the Earth Commons at Georgetown University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

This week, the war in Iran that President Trump predicted would last four to five weeks entered its sixth month. Now, there are new fronts in the war. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what the widening conflict means for the Middle East and the U.S. with Mohammed Al-Basha, Kirsten Fontenrose, Dana Stroul and Alex Vatanka. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth at a congressional hearing on the origins of the COVID virus. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias whom they accuse of targeting oil facilities. Plus, a look at why more single women are buying homes than ever before and outpacing single men. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, what Ukraine's president and Israel's prime minister are hoping to accomplish with their trips to the U.S. Politicians and family members pay tribute to late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Plus, research shows abortion bans are worsening medical care during miscarriages and creating challenges for doctors. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, the United States announces a deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli troops from Gaza, but implementing the agreement could prove an enormous challenge. Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spanish territory bordering Morocco. Plus, after five months of war, a look at how people inside Iran are viewing the ongoing conflict. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, the Trump administration again levies tariffs on trading partners, this time claiming it's trying to combat forced labor. One month after earthquakes hit Venezuela, a look at the shift from emergency response to long-term recovery. Plus, Ukraine reinvents the war supply chain by linking soldiers with manufacturers, including volunteers making weapons with 3D printers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, U.S. attacks on Iran ramp up as the war expands across the region. How the Federal Reserve's new leadership is likely to respond to pressures on multiple fronts as the U.S. economy slows. Plus, Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, Seattle police search for another suspect after a deadly shooting at a crowded festival beneath the Space Needle. The weekend passes with no new U.S. attacks on Iran as experts worry about America's shrinking weapons supply. Plus, massive youth-led protests lead to the resignation of India's education minister, exposing cracks in the nation's government. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy