Thursday on the NewsHour, the White House announces the largest expansion of background checks for gun purchases in decades. O.J. Simpson, the star football player and actor whose arrest and trial for murder captivated the nation, has died of cancer. Plus, the leaders of Japan and the Philippines meet with President Biden to discuss stepping up security cooperation in Asia.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Biden to close ‘gun show loophole,’ expand background checks
News Wrap: White House warns Iran against retaliation
How Simpson’s murder trial exposed a stark racial fissure
U.S. bolsters Asian military ties amid Chinese provocations
Right-wing Republicans block reauthorization of FISA
Wind-assisted vessels could make shipping climate friendly
‘Chili crunch’ trademark sparks debate over food and
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