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May 19, 2021

Wednesday on the NewsHour, we cover the rising death toll in the Middle East as cease-fire between Israel and Hamas may be on the horizon. Then, how partisan politics in Congress hold up investigations into the violent storming of the Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters. And, the devastating impact of colorism on people of color, who face social and commercial pressure to lighten their skin.

English
  • Originally Aired May 19, 2021
  • Runtime 57 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created May 20, 2021 by
    mrsangeld
  • Modified May 20, 2021 by
    mrsangeld