Thursday on the NewsHour, as President Joe Biden kicks off a summit to combat declining freedoms around the world, others warn of the threat to democracy in the United States. The top U.S. general in the Middle East discusses the potential flashpoints in the region's uncertain future. The U.S. Air Force and others contend with the community impact of forever chemicals linked to health issues.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
News Wrap: CDC, FDA allow boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOlrIFFNWtM
Biden tackles global democracy, COVID and domestic policy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db0iToO6UH0
A 'mass movement' that threatens American democracy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xllkqZ3Bwgs
Gen. McKenzie on U.S. policy, action in Middle East and Asia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC_SJjc08Tw
COVID spikes in highly vaccinated Vermont amid booster lag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHRpNPdArIA
Why PFAS are so impervious, and who is most at risk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyrAdDwdouI
'Woke Racism' aims to upend American notions of anti-racism

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