May 2, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Friday on the News Hour, the jobs market again defies expectations despite fears that tariffs could soon spur an economic downturn. As President Trump signs an executive order to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR, a legal fight lies ahead. Plus, we speak with Yemen's vice foreign minister as the U.S. extends its military campaigns against Houthi rebels.
April 30, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, more than 100 days into his second term, President Trump doubles down on economic and immigration policies that have sparked pushback. The Supreme Court appears divided over allowing publicly-funded religious schools in a case challenging the separation of church and state. Plus, we speak with a former attorney general about Trump pushing the limits of his authority.
April 29, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, U.S. automakers get a break on tariffs, the latest change to Trump's policies that have made Americans anxious about their finances. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party win in a stunning change of fortune spurred by worsening relations with the United States. Plus, the CEO of PBS weighs in on the president's efforts to cut funding for public media.
April 28, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, nearing 100 days in office, the Trump administration pushes further on its immigration crackdown, deporting families and targeting sanctuary cities. Peace negotiations falter between Russia and Ukraine over the war Trump promised to end on "day one." Plus, people with disabilities speak out about the impact potential cuts to Medicaid could have on their daily lives.
April 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump lashes out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for criticizing a U.S. proposal to recognize Russian control of Crimea. Tens of thousands of mourners visit the Vatican to see Pope Francis lying in state as cardinals prepare to elect his successor. Plus, Judy Woodruff reports from Springfield, Ohio, as the city is still reckoning with campaign attention.
April 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, economic forecasts increasingly show the president's harsh tariffs having a major global impact. The Vatican makes arrangements for the funeral of Pope Francis as speculation over his successor intensifies. Plus, the Supreme Court hears a potential landmark case regarding religious rights and public school curriculum.
April 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, Pope Francis passes away at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of change and a reshaped Catholic Church. The defense secretary faces mounting calls to resign after new reports of his sending attack details on a commercial messaging app. Plus, the Supreme Court hears a challenge to the Affordable Care Act's requirement that private insurers cover preventive care.
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.
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