PBS NewsHour full episode, May 13, 2020

Wednesday on the NewsHour, tensions over when to lift lockdowns and let businesses reopen dominate American life. Plus: Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on the U.S. coronavirus response, child welfare experts fear rising abuse, the family of an American hostage in Afghanistan pleas for his release, the Supreme Court considers faithless electors and “Songs of Comfort.”

Editor's Note: For the record, one of the talented musicians shown in our "Songs of Comfort" piece is NewsHour producer Ali Rogin, at 53:50. Thanks to all of the performers for sharing with us.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Trump criticizes Fauci over Senate committee testimony
   • Trump says Fauci 'wants to play all s...  
Alexander: States need more flexibility with federal aid
   • Sen. Alexander: Increased virus testi...  
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy: 'All states' need more federal aid
   • New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: 'All sta...  
News Wrap: Federal judge delays decision on Flynn case
   • News Wrap: Federal judge delays decis...  
Why experts worry child abuse is rising during the pandemic
   • During the pandemic, reports of child...  
Family of American held in Afghanistan asks Trump for help
   • An exclusive interview with family of...  
'Faithless electors' SCOTUS case could have big implications
   • SCOTUS weighs fate of 'faithless elec...  
Yo-Yo Ma's ‘Songs of Comfort’ inspire musical collaboration
   • How Yo-Yo Ma's ‘Songs of Comfort’ are...  

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