PBS News Hour

News and Public Affairs Series / 9 Seasons

Millions of Americans turn to PBS for the solid, reliable reporting that has made PBS News Hour one of the most trusted news programs in television.

Watch: S2025 E65

57m 46s

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to freeze foreign aid

4m 41s

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration’s request to freeze billions of dollars in foreign aid for work that has already been done. The administration asked the court to block a lower-court ruling ordering the government to release the funds. It remains unclear when the aid will now be distributed. John Yang has the update.

Ukraine scrambles to salvage fractured alliance with U.S.

8m 24s

President Zelenskyy expressed regret Tuesday for how his Oval Office meeting with President Trump melted down Friday, and he echoed Trump's language about hoping to end the war and sign an economic deal. But Zelenskyy made the statement after the Trump administration paused military aid to Ukraine. Nick Schifrin reports and Doug Lute, a retired Army lieutenant general, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.

What to expect from Trump's address to Congress

4m 10s

President Trump's high-profile speech before Congress comes on the first day of a new trade war he started with America's top trading partners, and as Europe tries to fill the void in aid for Ukraine, now that Trump has ordered an end to U.S. military support. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López and Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins join Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz to discuss.

Businesses hit by new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

9m 27s

The White House is implementing two new policies with global consequences ahead of President's Trump's address to Congress. The Trump administration is halting military aid to Ukraine and it's imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Roben Farzad, economic analyst and host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," joins Geoff Bennett for perspective.

News Wrap: Massive storm threatens Mardi Gras in New Orleans

5m 44s

In our news wrap Tuesday, a massive storm system is threatening to put a damper on Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Arab leaders from across the Middle East endorsed a plan to rebuild Gaza, at least three Serbian lawmakers were injured after chaos erupted in the country's parliament and an investor group led by a U.S. firm BlackRock is buying two ports at either end of the Panama Canal.

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt discusses Trump’s new tariffs

6m 34s

President Donald Trump is just hours away from addressing a joint session of Congress, where he's expected to tout his administration's accomplishments and lay out his agenda for the rest of the year. Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri, joins Geoff Bennett to discuss.

Rep. Jayapal on how Democrats will react to Trump’s address

4m 4s

For a Democrats take on President Trump's address to Congress, we're joined by Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington. Jayapal, who is also chair emerita of the House Progressive Caucus, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.

Mexico argues gunmakers liable for cartel gun violence

5m 40s

Mexican officials argued at the U.S. Supreme Court that American gunmakers should be held liable for cartel violence in their country. The Mexican government estimates that 200,000 firearms are smuggled into the country from the U.S. each year. Chip Brownlee, a reporter with The Trace, a nonprofit news organization that covers gun violence, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss.

Trump keeps pressure on Zelenskyy as Europe forges ahead

5m 37s

President Trump on Monday continued to put pressure on Ukraine, insinuating that Volodymyr Zelenskyy should step down if he doesn't want a peace deal. This after their Friday Oval Office meeting ended in an unprecedented clash. Western leaders are scrambling to help mend the relationship, while making plans to maintain support for Ukraine if the U.S. walks away. Nick Schifrin reports.

News Wrap: Firefighters make gains on Carolina wildfires

5m 8s

In our news wrap Monday, lighter winds are helping crews fight blazes that caused evacuations in the Carolinas, a man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens during a 2022 Fourth of July parade in Illinois pleaded guilty, Pope Francis was put back on mechanical ventilation and police in Germany say at least two people are dead after a driver rammed a car into a crowd of people.

What Americans think about Trump's second term so far

6m 45s

As President Trump gets ready to address Congress for the first time since reentering the Oval Office, our latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll offers a new look at what the American public thinks about the actions his administration has taken in the first 43 days. Lisa Desjardins walks us through the numbers.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the fallout over Ukraine

7m 36s

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the fallout from President Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and analysis of the latest PBS News poll.

Nobel Peace Prize-winner Maria Ressa on the U.S. under Trump

9m 18s

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and journalist Maria Ressa has long fought for global press freedom. Her book, "How To Stand Up To A Dictator," detailed her experience running the news site Rappler under the autocratic regime of President Duterte in the Philippines. Ressa joined Amna Nawaz to discuss parallels between the Philippines and the U.S. under President Trump for our series, On Democracy.

Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully touches down

4m 52s

NASA’s partnership with the private sector took a key step forward with a successful moon landing. The Blue Ghost lunar lander, built by the company, Firefly Aerospace, stuck the landing safely early Sunday, making it the first commercial spacecraft to do so. It's carrying a number of experiments for NASA as part of a larger effort to have private companies make deliveries. Miles O'Brien reports.

How 'Anora' became the big winner at the 2025 Oscars

4m 46s

The small-budget indie flick, "Anora", was the biggest winner at Sunday night’s Academy Awards, taking five Oscars including for best picture, best director and best actress. Mikey Madison won for her portrayal of the title character. Justin Chang, a film critic at the New Yorker who also reviews movies for NPR's “Fresh Air," joins Stephanie Sy for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

How AI was used in some of this year’s Oscar favorites

4m 22s

At this year’s Oscars, there is a subplot of controversy over the use of artificial intelligence in the production of a number of nominated films, including some in the running for best picture. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler and host of the podcast Prestige Junkie, joins John Yang to discuss.

How U.S. foreign aid cuts affect children suffering in Haiti

6m

In Haiti, years of chaos and instability have brought the country to the brink of collapse. More than 1 million people, nearly 10 percent of the population, have been displaced. Now, as the Trump administration eliminates most U.S. foreign aid contracts, access to life-saving health services in Haiti are in jeopardy. Ali Rogin speaks with James Elder of UNICEF about the effect on Haiti’s children.

Former Saudi ambassador weighs in on Trump’s vision for Gaza

5m 55s

Israel is blocking humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza until Hamas agrees to a proposal to extend phase one of the ceasefire, which expired Saturday. John Yang speaks with Prince Turki Al-Faisal, a former Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and U.K., about the latest developments and the Trump administration’s involvement in Gaza.

European allies pledge more Ukraine aid at security summit

2m 49s

After his Oval Office dressing down on Friday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faced a much friendlier group Sunday as he met with European leaders in London. Zelenskyy said he’s still willing to sign the minerals deal he was in Washington to sign on Friday and wants to repair his relationship with President Trump. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from London.

News Wrap: Rubio expedites $4B in military aid to Israel

1m 50s

In our news wrap Sunday, the Trump administration is sending Israel another round of military aid, Trump signed executive orders expanding U.S. timber production and designating English as the country’s official language, and a private U.S. company successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon for the first time.

Supported by