Following the aftermath of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, American Reckoning: A PBS NewsHour Special Report will focus on the economic and racial history that led to a political divide between Americans, the impact of President Donald Trump’s rhetoric throughout his presidency and the next steps for the nation to heal from the recent attack on American democracy.

We will broadcast a PBS NewsHour Special Report with live coverage of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The special will include the swearing-in of the 46th President of the United States and the 49th Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. NewsHour managing editor Judy Woodruff will anchor the broadcast, with contributions from the NewsHour team. Duration of the coverage is yet to be confirmed.

Following the aftermath of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, American Reckoning: A PBS NewsHour Special Report will focus on the economic and racial history that led to a political divide between Americans, the impact of President Donald Trump’s rhetoric throughout his presidency and the next steps for the nation to heal from the recent attack on American democracy.

PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff talks to Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins, senior national correspondent Amna Nawaz and White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor about what they saw as they reported on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The PBS NewsHour will provide live special coverage of the House of Representatives’ second impeachment proceedings regarding President Donald Trump. Coverage begins at 4:00 AM HST and will also be available via live stream.

Live special coverage of the congressional joint session to count the electoral votes for President of the United States. This coverage will be anchored by Judy Woodruff, with political analysis shortly before and after and during breaks by special guests.

PBS NewsHour will produce and broadcast live coverage of the 2020 general elections beginning at 1:00 pm Hawaiʻi time, featuring reporting and analysis from the NewsHour team, led by NewsHour managing editor Judy Wodruff.

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will square off in their second and final debate of the 2020 election cycle. Both will share the stage at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Starting Monday, October 12 for three days, the PBS NewsHour will provide live coverage and analysis of the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing of Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the United States Supreme Court.

The PBS NewsHour will provide coverage of the first Presidential Debate from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, and will be followed by analysis from the NewsHour team, led by anchor and managing editor Judy Woodruff.