May 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 14, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episodes
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April 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E109 - 26m 44s
April 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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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.
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April 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E107 - 57m 46s
April 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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April 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E106 - 57m 46s
April 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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April 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E105 - 57m 46s
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.
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April 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E95 - 26m 45s
April 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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President Donald Trump's 2025 address to Congress
2h 26m
President Donald Trump on March 4, 2025, will address a joint session of Congress, laying out his vision for the country and his administration. PBS News will have special coverage of the address beginning at 6 p.m. ET.
Extras and Features
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Last living American hostage held in Gaza released by Hamas
S2025 E132 - 9m 1s
The final living American hostage held by Hamas is free. Edan Alexander entered Israel from Gaza in a deal made directly between Hamas and the United States. His release came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went further than before on his plans for Gaza, calling for its reoccupation. Nick Schifrin reports.
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U.S. and China roll back tariffs as they try to reach deal
S2025 E132 - 4m 55s
There's been a big breakthrough in the battle over tariffs. The United States and China have paused many of their most punishing tariffs, for the time being, while they try to reach a larger deal. It's a major thaw in the trade war between the world's two biggest economies. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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What to expect after Trump demands lower drug prices
S2025 E132 - 6m 33s
In the U.S., pharmaceutical companies set the prices of drugs with few restraints. In many cases, Americans pay a lot more compared to Canadians or Europeans. President Trump signed an executive order directing that Americans will pay the lowest price available worldwide on prescription drugs. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Stacie Dusetzina of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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News Wrap: PKK will disband in peace deal with Turkey
S2025 E132 - 6m 57s
In our news wrap Monday, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party says it's laying down its weapons and disbanding after reaching a peace deal with Turkey, the prime minister of India is warning Pakistan that his country will retaliate against any further attacks and California Gov. Newsom is putting pressure on local governments across the state to clear homeless encampments.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's tariff negotiations
S2025 E132 - 6m 52s
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 a pause in President Trump's trade war with China and the president's trip to the Middle East.
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Qatar gifting jet to Trump raises ethical and legal concerns
S2025 E132 - 5m 8s
President Trump says the U.S. government is poised to accept an airplane from Qatar valued at nearly $400 million. He claims the 747 aircraft will replace the 40-year-old Air Force One. But the announcement has raised ethical and national security concerns. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Kathleen Clark, a government ethics expert and professor at Washington University School of Law.
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What's next for Trump's trade war after pausing tariffs
S2025 E132 - 6m 45s
As the U.S. and China announced a surprising pause on tariffs, we're taking a look at what's behind it and where things go in the weeks ahead. To discuss the trade negotiations, Geoff Bennett spoke with Derek Scissors of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, who closely follows the Chinese economy and U.S.-China relations.
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White South Africans granted refugee status in U.S.
S2025 E132 - 5m 57s
Nearly 60 white South Africans were admitted into the U.S. as part of President Trump’s resettlement program. Afrikaners, largely descendants of Dutch and French colonial settlers, led the apartheid government until it ended. The White House claims a new South African law is racist and the white minority is being persecuted. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Bill Frelick of Human Rights Watch.
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News Wrap: Hamas says it will release hostage Edan Alexander
S2025 E131 - 2m 45s
In our news wrap Sunday, Hamas announced it will release the last living American hostage in Gaza, Zelenskyy said Ukraine will accept an invitation from Russia to attend direct talks on ending the war, the FAA is under fire after an equipment outage led to massive delays for air travelers, and the Department of Homeland Security released body camera footage of the Friday arrest of Newark’s mayor.
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‘Four Mothers’ shares worldwide experiences of parenthood
S2025 E131 - 5m 32s
This Mother’s Day, we explore how government policies and society’s expectations shape the experience of new moms. Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Abigail Leonard, whose new book “Four Mothers” follows the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood around the world.
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‘Catastrophic’ conditions in Gaza under Israeli blockade
S2025 E131 - 4m 23s
The Israeli blockage of Gaza is now in its third month. Since early March, no food, water, shelter or medication has been allowed into the embattled territory and aid groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis. Laura Barrón-López speaks with Ghada Alhaddad, who works for Oxfam inside Gaza, about the latest conditions on the ground.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and unity in Sunday address
S2025 E131 - 5m 26s
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday blessing as pontiff, calling for unity in a polarized church and appealing to the world’s major powers for peace. He delivered his message to an estimated 100,000 people from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he was introduced as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church last week. Laura Barrón-López speaks with Crux editor John Allen for more.
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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May 14
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PBS News Hour
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PBS News Hour
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May 14
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PBS News Hour
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May 14
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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May 14
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May 15
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PBS News Hour
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May 15
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PBS News Hour
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May 15
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PBS News Hour
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May 15
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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May 15
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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May 15
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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May 15
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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May 16
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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May 16
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Friday
May 16
1 Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Friday
May 16
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
Friday
May 16
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events. -
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PBS News Hour
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May 16
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Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
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