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April 28, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

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.

Episodes

  • April 28, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 28, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E118 - 57m 46s

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E113 - 57m 46s

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E112 - 56m 44s

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E111 - 56m 44s

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    April 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E108 - 57m 46s

    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.

Extras and Features

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter analyze Trump's first 100 days: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter analyze Trump's first 100 days

    S2025 E118 - 8m 9s

    NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, where he stands in polls and what’s ahead for Democrats.

  • Breaking down the first 100 days of Trump's 2nd term: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Breaking down the first 100 days of Trump's 2nd term

    S2025 E118 - 8m 39s

    As President Trump's first 100 days in the White House nears, the breakneck speed and chaotic rollout of the administration's agenda have already marked the start of his second presidency. Laura Barrón-López reports.

  • Children who are citizens deported with mothers, lawyers say: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Children who are citizens deported with mothers, lawyers say

    S2025 E118 - 4m 47s

    Nearing 100 days in office, the Trump administration continues to push further on its immigration crackdown by deporting families and targeting sanctuary cities. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports on three deported American citizens.

  • A Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood

    S2025 E118 - 3m 41s

    When Riccarda Zezza returned from maternity leave to discover her role had vanished, she transformed a career setback into a powerful new opportunity. Her experience inspired her to found a company redefining how parents and employers approach life transitions. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood as a master's in soft skills.

  • People with disabilities discuss impact of Medicaid cuts: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    People with disabilities discuss impact of Medicaid cuts

    S2025 E118 - 10m 19s

    Congress is back in D.C. with plans to move forward on a budget framework that could include cuts to Medicaid. About one in three people with disabilities is enrolled in the program which helps them access health care and live independently in their communities. Stephanie Sy reports and we hear from people with disabilities and their caretakers about what Medicaid means to them.

  • White House touts first 100 days of immigration crackdown: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    White House touts first 100 days of immigration crackdown

    S2025 E118 - 3m 9s

    On the eve of President Trump’s first 100 days in office, the White House put the spotlight on his tough stance on immigration. But new poll numbers out this week also give the administration a tough pill to swallow, showing a majority of Americans are not happy with how he's handling the job so far. Lisa Desjardins reports.

  • Russia offers temporary ceasefire, Ukraine wants longer deal: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Russia offers temporary ceasefire, Ukraine wants longer deal

    S2025 E118 - 5m 26s

    The Kremlin offered a short-term ceasefire in Ukraine to start next week. The U.S., Ukraine and European allies have all been pushing Moscow to accept an immediate month-long ceasefire. Meantime, Russian forces appear to be slowly gaining ground in areas that could end up as part of a land swap. Nick Schifrin reports.

  • News Wrap: Massive power outage hits in Spain and Portugal: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Massive power outage hits in Spain and Portugal

    S2025 E118 - 7m 34s

    In our news wrap Monday, a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal brought daily life for millions to a complete standstill, the Vatican announced the conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7, Houthi rebels say at least 68 people are dead after an alleged U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants and Canadian voters are deciding who will be the nation's next prime minister.

  • How a warming Arctic may be eroding Indigenous history: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How a warming Arctic may be eroding Indigenous history

    S2025 E117 - 5m 54s

    In a remote part of Alaska, global warming is being blamed for endangering a treasure trove of Indigenous artifacts. Archaeologists at one dig site near the Bering Sea say they’re in a race against time. Nelufar Hedayat reports for the nonprofit news organization Evident Media.

  • Russia strikes Ukraine after Trump questions Putin’s goals: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Russia strikes Ukraine after Trump questions Putin’s goals

    S2025 E117 - 5m

    Russia continues its deadly assault on Ukraine, launching a sweeping drone attack a day after President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the Vatican before Pope Francis’ funeral. Trump criticized Russian President Putin on social media after that meeting, raising doubts about Putin’s desire for peace. John Yang speaks with William Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, for more.

  • News Wrap: Police rule out terrorism in Vancouver car attack: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: Police rule out terrorism in Vancouver car attack

    S2025 E117 - 2m 23s

    In our news wrap Sunday, Vancouver police ruled out terrorism after a man plowed his car into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival, Israeli jets struck Beirut’s southern suburbs, Pakistani security forces killed dozens of militants they say tried to sneak into the country from Afghanistan, and Pope Francis’ tomb at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major opened to the public.

  • Key moments from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Key moments from the first 100 days of Trump’s second term

    S2025 E117 - 5m 32s

    Tuesday marks the end of the first 100 days of the second Trump presidency. Since Franklin Roosevelt’s first term, it’s been a traditional time to take stock of a new administration. Matthew Dallek, a political historian and professor at George Washington University, joins John Yang to discuss.

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