May 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, tensions rise between Pakistan and India after dozens are killed in strikes that Pakistan is calling an act of war. The conclave begins as cardinals are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel to select the next pope. Plus, Judy Woodruff visits Vermont to check out a social media platform that's bringing people together in a time of increasing political division.
May 6, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, India fires missiles into Pakistan territory in retaliation for recent attacks on tourists that have enflamed tensions. Canada's new prime minister shows no signs of backing down after meeting with President Trump, who has threatened to make Canada the 51st state. Plus, how efforts to crack down on protests and diversity initiatives are playing out on college campuses.
May 5, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Monday on the News Hour, as President Trump says he doesn't know whether immigrants should be given due process, we look at what the Constitution says about citizens and noncitizens alike. Israel plans expanded operations in Gaza, a shift that could end with reoccupation. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs appears in court for the start of his trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
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.
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