Here & Now

A new report by one of the world's most prominent human rights organizations accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians during its war in Gaza. Kristine Beckerle, co-author of the report, joins us.

The Supreme Court heard a challenge Wednesday to Tennessee's ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors. Slate's Mark Joseph Stern looks at what the case could mean for transgender children across the country.

Eight children between 2 and 17 years old have arrived in the U.S. from Gaza to receive specialized medical treatment for life-threatening injuries. Here & Now's Chris Bentley reports.

President Biden announced on Sunday that he is pardoning his son Hunter Biden. Richard Painter, a former White House ethics lawyer under former President George W. Bush, weighs in.

Three tribes in the Southwest are hoping federal lawmakers will pass a water rights deal in the remaining weeks of the year. The agreement would allow many communities to bring piped water to the Navajo Nation, where about a third of households do not have clean water. We hear about the deal from Ethel Branch, attorney general of the Navajo Nation.

After more than a year of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, a 60-day ceasefire has taken effect. Middle East correspondent Borzou Daragahi explains what may follow.

The Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen more than 18 million people this Thanksgiving week — a 6% increase from last year. TSA Administrator David Pekoske tells us more.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has become a target of Republicans. Former FBI agent Michael German talks about what may happen to the FBI under the incoming Trump administration.

Former far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted with dozens of others in an alleged attempt to overthrow the government after Bolsonaro lost reelection in 2022. NPR's Carrie Kahn joins us.

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Leila Sadat, law professor at Washington University, joins us.