April 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, President Trump moves forward with plans to make it easier to fire thousands of federal workers if they disagree with his policies. A lawyer for the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador speaks out about the refusals to return him to the U.S. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that could eliminate free access to dozens of preventive health care treatments.
April 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, a judge again presses the Trump administration for answers on why it hasn't tried to bring back a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The federal government freezes billions in grants to Harvard after it refuses to give in to President Trump's demands. Plus, China cuts off exports of rare earth minerals used in critical technology as the global trade war escalates.
April 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, both President Trump and El Salvador's president indicate they have no intention of returning a man mistakenly deported. On-again, off-again tariffs on electronics imported to the U.S. from China add to the confusion for companies around the world. Plus, the scientific efforts to reduce methane emissions on cattle farms by changing the animals' diet.
April 9, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, as President Trump hits pause on many of his tariffs, we look at the global response and how the back and forth is affecting American business and consumers. How the trade wars could affect personal finances. Plus, Judy Woodruff goes underground to explore some of the little-known and sometimes life-saving work done by government employees who are now being fired.
April 8, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, the global economy teeters while President Trump claims his tariffs are bringing nations to the negotiating table. The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants under the Alien Enemies Act. Plus, Taiwan closely watches the global response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, fearing China could soon attempt a similar takeover.
April 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, President Trump holds firm to his tariffs and threatens more. We speak with business owners concerned about how the president's economic policies will affect their bottom lines. Plus, in the face of escalating threats, Taiwan works to prepare its citizens for a potential invasion by China.
April 2, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump announces sweeping new tariffs that could shake up the U.S. and global economies. As Republicans hold two key seats in the House and Democrats best Elon Musk's chosen candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, a look at what the elections say about voter sentiment. Plus, how private equity's increasing role in health care is affecting patients.
April 1, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, mass firings begin at government health agencies, including people in key leadership positions. As the window narrows to find survivors of the Myanmar quake, aid groups warn of the overwhelming need for food, water and health care. Plus, how an effort to provide cheap rice to Haiti has made it difficult for the nation to produce its own.
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