Wednesday on the NewsHour, Kansans preserve abortion rights in their state as victories by candidates who denied the 2020 election results prompt concerns about the future of American Democracy. Then, tensions rise between the U.S. and China following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. Plus, the Senate approves a measure to give veterans exposed to harsh chemicals medical treatment.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
News Wrap: Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski dies in a car crash
Kansans vote overwhelmingly to preserve abortion rights
Primary wins showcase strength of the ‘Big Lie’ in the GOP
Tensions rise between U.S., China after Pelosi’s Taiwan trip
Democrats scramble to pass legislation before August recess
Senate passes law to aid veterans exposed to toxic chemicals
Extreme heat complicates Kentucky’s recovery efforts
Remembering the legendary sports broadcaster Vin Scully
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00:00 – Introduction
02:56 – News Wrap
08:16 – Abortion on the Ballot
11:43 – Vote 2022
19:32 – Taiwan Tensions
29:17 – State of Play
33:48 – Toxic Reckoning
42:24 – After the Floods
48:08 – Vin Scully 1927-2022
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