Wednesday on the News Hour, the White House escalates its global trade war as the president doubles tariffs on aluminum and steel. The Trump administration revokes hospital guidance regarding emergency abortions for women whose health is in danger. Plus, a Georgia teenager fights deportation after ICE officials detain her following a mistaken traffic stop.

Tuesday on the News Hour, as more Palestinians in Gaza are killed while seeking aid, we speak with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert who says his country is committing war crimes. Democratic and Republican mayors weigh in on the nation's worsening housing crisis. Plus, a former staffer from Elon Musk’s DOGE describes its confusion and the effort to dismantle the federal workforce.

Monday on the News Hour, the man accused of firebombing a Jewish gathering in Colorado is charged with a hate crime. A complex Ukrainian drone operation more than a year in the making deals a blow to Russia while the two sides negotiate. Plus, how the Trump administration plans to slash NASA's budget.

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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.

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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.