Wednesday on the NewsHour, we speak with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries about the ongoing negotiations as the clock ticks down for Congressional leaders to strike a deal on the debt ceiling. Republican Rep. George Santos is arrested and charged with fraud and money laundering. Plus, lawmakers in multiple states push for harsher school discipline practices to address student misbehavior.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Rep. Jeffries discusses latest debt ceiling negotiations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr-WchVrQPc
Rep. George Santos charged with fraud and money laundering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JknbhwXqCoE
News Wrap: Officials on border brace for end of Title 42
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PklfkicYEZ4
Chicago Federal Reserve president on inflation, uncertainty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfbgGbZofJ8
Sri Lanka struggles to recover from economic collapse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vQ7cRCncEc
States push for harsher school discipline practices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNowfV8if1o
Ala. reporters earn Pulitzer Prize for uncovering corruption
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO_HmRt7Lbk

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00:00 - Introduction
02:37 - High Stakes
13:14 - George Santos
17:57 - News Wrap
22:23 - Fighting Inflation
29:33 - Sri Lanka in Crisis
38:15 - School Discipline
48:17 - Pulitzer Prize