Name: PBS News Hour: April 30, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Uploaded: 2025-04-30T23:05:32+00:00
Duration: 3466 s
Description: 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 30, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

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.

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April 30, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

S2025 E120 - 57m 46s

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

S2025 E119 - 57m 46s

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

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 27, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

S2025 E117 - 26m 45s

April 27, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
April 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

S2025 E116 - 26m 45s

April 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
April 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

S2025 E115 - 57m 46s

April 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
April 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

S2025 E114 - 57m 46s

April 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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

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

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 20, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

S2025 E110 - 26m 45s

April 20, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
April 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

S2025 E109 - 26m 44s

April 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Analyzing Trump's immigration agenda in his first 100 days

S2025 E119 - 6m 6s

President Trump ran on closing the border and made promises about mass deportations of millions of immigrants. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López and David Bier of the Cato Institute discussed the first 100 days of the Trump administration enforcing his immigration policies.
Salazar pushes citizenship path for undocumented migrants

S2025 E119 - 9m 2s

As new stories of migrants deported without due process garner fresh headlines, the Trump administration continues to defend its actions in court. But there’s little to no apparent momentum for immigration reform on Capitol Hill. GOP Rep. Maria Salazar of Miami is one of the loudest voices for reshaping immigration law on either side of the aisle and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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