April 28, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.