Friday on the News Hour, Elon Musk steps down from his official White House role after overseeing a drastic slashing of federal spending and jobs. Mississippi's governor discusses how the Trump administration is affecting states, including after natural disasters. Plus, a Harvard professor who has not shied away from criticizing the university speaks out against President Trump's latest attacks.

May 29, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Wednesday on the News Hour, the U.S. pauses student visa interviews and promises additional social media vetting, causing more disruptions for colleges and universities. The CDC's abrupt changes to COVID vaccine recommendations spark concerns among some health professionals. Plus, the site of America's worst nuclear accident gets another chance to become a power hub.

Tuesday on the News Hour, a new group distributing aid in Gaza comes under scrutiny. President Trump pardons a tax offender after his mother attended a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, an online university rethinks the college experience by offering students around the world an inexpensive education.

Monday on the News Hour, Russia escalates its assault on Ukraine, drawing criticism from President Trump and complicating U.S. efforts to broker a peace deal. We hear from Democratic candidates who are launching primary bids in hopes of charting a new path forward for a party in disarray. Plus, major charity organizations face an uncertain future after the Trump administration halted foreign aid.

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Thursday on the News Hour, we speak with Israel's ambassador to the U.S. about the killing of two staffers from the Israeli embassy in Washington. House Republicans pass President Trump's budget bill but the legislation faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Plus, an exclusive interview with the Georgetown University researcher who was released after two months in immigration detention.

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Friday on the News Hour, highly anticipated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine fall flat less than two hours in with few signs of progress. As President Trump returns from a trip marked by lavish displays and deal-making, a look at how his family could be profiting off the presidency. Plus, a baby born with a rare disorder becomes the first to receive personalized gene editing treatment.

May 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump meets with Syria's new leader, a man who previously led a U.S.-designated terrorist group. Republicans push ahead on the president's spending and tax cuts despite opposition from Democrats and some within their own party. Plus, we speak with autistic Americans and their families about how RFK Jr. is influencing the way people think about the condition.

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump kicks off a trip to the Middle East, prioritizing business deals on the first official trip of his second term. What trouble in the bond market means for your investments and the broader U.S. economy. Plus, we examine the potential impact of one state's effort to cut back diversity initiatives on college campuses.

Monday on the News Hour, global markets surge as the United States and China announce a deal to roll back steep tariffs, for now. Hamas releases the last living American hostage held in Gaza in what's being described as a gesture of goodwill toward the Trump administration. Plus, the president signs an executive order attempting to lower drug prices in line with what other countries pay.

May 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode