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December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

57m 46s

December 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Episodes

  • November 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E325 - 57m 46s

    Friday on the News Hour, President Trump welcomes New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the White House after vilifying him during the campaign. The Trump administration demands that Ukraine accept its peace plan that includes major territorial concessions to Russia. Plus, one state's efforts to protect vaccine access as the federal government casts doubt on their effectiveness and safety.

  • November 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E323 - 57m 46s

    Wednesday on the News Hour, the Justice Department and the U.S. attorney leading the case against former FBI Director James Comey face heightened scrutiny for their handling of the indictment. President Trump fosters public and private investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, including a rare earths deal to counter China. Plus, state bans on abortion pills give rise to underground networks.

  • November 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E322 - 57m 46s

    Tuesday on the News Hour, Congress votes to release Justice Department files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The White House welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, prompting renewed scrutiny of Trump family business dealings in the kingdom. Plus, former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses the latest United Nations climate summit that the United States decided to skip.

  • November 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E321 - 57m 46s

    Monday on the News Hour, in a major reversal, President Trump says Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files. Charlotte becomes the latest target of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with dozens arrested and detained. Plus, the Dominican Republic enforces its own immigration crackdown on Haitians seeking a safe haven from gang violence.

  • November 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E316 - 57m 46s

    Wednesday on the News Hour, the House of Representatives returns to Washington to take up a bill that could end the longest government shutdown in history. President Trump faces fresh questions about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein as newly released emails mention Trump multiple times. Plus, children from Gaza who suffered debilitating wounds of war receive treatment and a new life in the U.S.

  • November 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

    S2025 E315 - 57m 46s

    Tuesday on the News Hour, the deal to end the longest government shutdown in history now sits in the hands of the House. A prominent conservative judge resigns to protest what he calls President Trump's "assault on the rule of law." Plus, our Rethinking College series explores how universities are trying to navigate unprecedented demands from the Trump administration.

Extras and Features

  • Vance joins Erika Kirk in Miss. for Turning Point USA event: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Vance joins Erika Kirk in Miss. for Turning Point USA event

    S2025 E302 - 4m 55s

    Following Charlie Kirk’s death, conservative activists have stepped in to fill the void at his Turning Point USA organization and complete his tour of college campuses. His widow, Erika Kirk, and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to speak on Wednesday at the University of Mississippi. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports from the event.

  • Jonathan Karl explores Trump's focus on retribution in book: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jonathan Karl explores Trump's focus on retribution in book

    S2025 E302 - 7m 36s

    In his new book, ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl offers a behind-the-scenes look at key moments on the 2024 campaign trail that ended one party's hold on the White House and brought another back to power. Geoff Bennett sat down with Karl to discuss "Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America."

  • News Wrap: U.S. strikes boats in Pacific, killing 14: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    News Wrap: U.S. strikes boats in Pacific, killing 14

    S2025 E301 - 5m 5s

    In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. said it carried out three strikes that killed at least 14 on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific, President Trump is heading to South Korea where he'll meet with China's President Xi, Texas is suing the makers of Tylenol for allegedly hiding unproven links to autism and Amazon is slashing 14,000 jobs as the company invests in artificial intelligence.

  • Dodgers, Blue Jays set World Series records in marathon game: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dodgers, Blue Jays set World Series records in marathon game

    S2025 E301 - 9m 10s

    Six hours and 39 minutes after it started, a walk-off home run ended the 18-inning, World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. The second-longest game in postseason history saw a record 19 pitchers take the mound, and Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs and reached base nine times. Stephanie Sy has more with sportswriter Joe Posnanski.

  • National implications of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court race: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    National implications of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court race

    S2025 E301 - 5m 17s

    Election Day is a week away, and while there are some gubernatorial races getting attention, there is also a trio of votes for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that continues a trend of big spending in judicial elections. Pennsylvania is a swing state where the court could decide the fate of election laws, redistricting and abortion. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA.

  • Millions face losing SNAP benefits as shutdown continues: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Millions face losing SNAP benefits as shutdown continues

    S2025 E301 - 7m 35s

    As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, millions of Americans are on the verge of losing access to SNAP. Many food aid groups feel the government is legally obligated to provide funding to SNAP, but the Trump administration claims it cannot use emergency funds to keep the program operating further during the shutdown. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sharon Parrott.

  • Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel launches strikes on Hamas: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel launches strikes on Hamas

    S2025 E301 - 3m 50s

    In Gaza, there was another test of a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered what he called "powerful strikes" in Gaza after Israel said Hamas shot at Israeli soldiers in the south of the territory. Nick Schifrin reports.

  • Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm

    S2025 E301 - 10m 39s

    Jamaica is suffering extensive damage from the devastating force of Hurricane Melissa. It's just the second Atlantic storm ever to make landfall with winds up to 185 mph. William Brangham reports and Geoff Bennett discusses the impact and rescue efforts with Antony Anderson, Jamaica's ambassador to the United States.

  • Ex-Trump official: Pressure to end shutdown ramps up Nov. 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ex-Trump official: Pressure to end shutdown ramps up Nov. 1

    S2025 E301 - 5m 43s

    As the federal government shutdown continues, Geoff Bennett discussed political implications and how to resolve it with former White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short. He led President Trump’s congressional negotiating team nearly seven years ago during the 35-day shutdown, the longest ever.

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

    A Brief But Spectacular take on preventing homelessness

    S2025 E301 - 3m 32s

    Dana Vanderford and Fred Theus work together in Los Angeles County’s homelessness prevention unit. It uses AI-driven data to identify people at risk of losing their homes and offers support that can help prevent homelessness. They share their Brief But Spectacular take on preventing homelessness before it happens.

  • Trump visits Japan's new PM ahead of meeting with China’s Xi: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump visits Japan's new PM ahead of meeting with China’s Xi

    S2025 E300 - 7m 57s

    The U.S. and China said they’ve agreed on a framework for a potential trade deal, once again trying to pull back from a trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The announcement comes as President Trump’s tour through Asia takes him to Japan. Nick Schifrin reports.

  • Sudan's cultural heritage becomes casualty in civil war: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Sudan's cultural heritage becomes casualty in civil war

    S2025 E300 - 8m 4s

    Sudan’s civil war has become a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering scale, marked by famine, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Over three years, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed, and nearly 13 million have been forced from their homes. But the destruction of Sudan’s cultural heritage has drawn far less attention. Jeffrey Brown reports for our art and culture series, CANVAS.

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    Dec 5

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    Dec 5

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    Dec 6

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    Dec 6

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    Dec 6

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    Dec 8

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    Dec 8

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