Thursday on the NewsHour, the president lays out a plan to counteract the omicron variant, including testing and travel restrictions, as the number of global infections rise. Then, a potential government shutdown looms as Congress remains divided on funding and vaccine mandates. And, a deadly school shooting in Michigan highlights the ongoing issue of access to firearms in the United States.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
U.S. launches new effort to fight omicron variant’s spread
News Wrap: Biden to re-implement ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy
Last-minute funding deal may help government avoid shutdown
Sen. Durbin on shutdown deal, Build Back Better bill
What South Africa’s COVID case uptick signals about omicron
Dozens of suburban Detroit schools close amid threats
Why Sanford Biggers remixes different forms, styles of art
California prison inmates become a critical resource for fighting wildfires
A Brief But Spectacular take on talking to kids about sex
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