© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

News Wrap: Access to abortion pill temporarily extended

Season 2026 Episode 97 | 4m 51s

In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone as justices consider an emergency request to halt a lower-court ruling that would restrict access to the drug, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner pleaded not guilty and a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine expires on Monday.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
May 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Artist Masako Miki crafts modern take on ancient Japanese folklore
How underwater speakers are helping revive coral reefs devastated by climate change
Trump rejects latest Iran peace proposal, says ceasefire on 'life support'
Robert Kagan on why he believes U.S. faces likely defeat in Iran
Congress back in session facing key funding and security deadlines
Lawsuit challenges Trump’s Reflecting Pool project as projected costs soar
What to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and the Americans facing quarantine
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the midterm outlook following redistricting legal battles
Cyberattack on Canvas platform highlights vulnerabilities and risks for schools