PBS News Hour

Season 46, Episode 99

Episode Title: May 19, 2021

Air Date: 2021-05-19

Overview:

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.