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.

Episodes
Extras and Features
Schedule

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

American citizens wrongly detained in immigration crackdown

S2025 E113 - 5m 57s

A federal judge accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct the truth about the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Judge Paula Xinis said the administration’s refusal to answer questions “reflects a willful and bad faith refusal to comply with discovery obligations.” Addressing the case, President Trump said he wants to bypass due process. Laura Barrón-López reports.
Springfield and its migrants still dealing with spotlight

S2025 E113 - 9m 22s

During the campaign, Springfield, Ohio, became a flashpoint in the national conversation when Donald Trump and JD Vance amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants were abducting and eating pets. Months later, Springfield is reckoning with its turn in the spotlight as its Haitian migrants face the threat of deportation. Judy Woodruff visited the town for her series, America at a Crossroads.
Project lets people experience iconic places through sound

S2025 E113 - 5m 35s

If you think of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, you might conjure an image of Michelangelo’s famous ceiling. But what does that famous place, or any place, sound like? A new project timed to World Heritage Day asks us to experience the world through its sounds. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
News Wrap: U.S. and China see tariffs as unsustainable

S2025 E113 - 6m 14s

In our news wrap Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both the U.S. and China see high tariffs as unsustainable but dismissed reports U.S. would bring them down unilaterally, a dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its tariff policy and President Trump signed an executive order that will seek changes in the accreditation process for colleges and universities.
Democratic lawmakers visit students arrested by ICE

S2025 E113 - 6m 53s

A group of Democratic members of Congress traveled to Louisiana to visit Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk at federal detention facilities as both face potential removal from the U.S. The Trump administration claims they're each a threat to national security. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey.
Tesla revenue falls sharply as Musk faces political backlash

S2025 E113 - 6m 16s

Elon Musk says he’ll scale back his time with DOGE and focus more of his time on Tesla. That announcement came as Tesla reported its net income plunged 71 percent and car sales revenue dropped 20 percent. Musk defended his federal cuts with President Trump and said he would still spend one or two days a week working for the administration. John Yang discussed more with Bobby Allyn of NPR.
Mourners crowd Vatican to say farewell to Pope Francis

S2025 E113 - 5m 9s

Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis' casket was brought for three days of viewing. The pontiff, who died Monday at age 88, will be celebrated this Saturday in an elaborate funeral mass. Mourners came from all corners of the world. Some were compelled by pilgrimage, others to witness a snapshot in time of the 2000-year-old Catholic Church. Malcolm Brabant reports from Rome.
What the U.S. proposed in latest Ukraine ceasefire talks

S2025 E113 - 6m 3s

It was a pivotal day of diplomacy and declarations for the future of the war in Ukraine, now mired in its fourth year. Ukrainian and American officials convened in London in what had been billed as a make-or-break meeting. Ukraine demanded a ceasefire before it would agree to any concessions, while President Trump aimed his fire at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Nick Schifrin reports.
Foreign policy experts on Trump's student activist crackdown

S2025 E112 - 8m 45s

According to attorneys, over 1,000 student visas have been revoked in the Trump administration’s crackdown. Part of that effort has been a State Department argument that some students’ actions threaten U.S. foreign policy interests. Nick Schifrin discussed more with former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council of Foreign Relations.
News Wrap: Hegseth threatens criminal prosecution over leaks

S2025 E112 - 7m 30s

In our news wrap Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened possible criminal prosecution against former staff he accused of leaking information, Russia ramped up attacks across Ukraine after Moscow claimed to have observed a brief "Easter ceasefire" and authorities say at least 26 people are dead after four gunmen opened fire at a popular Himalayan mountain resort in Kashmir.
Student loan collections to resume for borrowers in default

S2025 E112 - 6m 29s

The Trump administration is taking a different approach to student debt and many borrowers will notice it right away. In May, the Department of Education will begin collecting payments from borrowers in default, ending a pause that began during the pandemic. The government will withhold tax refunds and garnish wages to recover the debt. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel.
Economic forecasts show global impact of Trump tariffs

S2025 E112 - 7m 51s

President Trump’s trade wars are likely to slow down economic growth across the globe significantly this year, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund. And Treasury Secretary Bessent reportedly told investors that he believes the trade war with China is unsustainable and hopes tariffs on both sides could be eased. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ron Insana.

Image

PBS News Hour

Thursday
May 1

3:00 am

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Thursday
May 1

7:00 am

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Thursday
May 1

7:00 am

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Thursday
May 1

6:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Thursday
May 1

7:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Thursday
May 1

10:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Thursday
May 1

11:04 pm

58 Minutes

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Friday
May 2

3:00 am

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Friday
May 2

7:00 am

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Friday
May 2

7:00 am

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Friday
May 2

6:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Friday
May 2

7:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Friday
May 2

10:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Friday
May 2

11:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Saturday
May 3

3:00 am

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Saturday
May 3

7:00 am

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Saturday
May 3

7:00 am

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Monday
May 5

6:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Monday
May 5

7:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Image

PBS News Hour

Monday
May 5

10:00 pm

1 Hour

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

All of your NewsHour merchandise, in one place. Browse through shirts, hats, mugs and more! Every purchase helps bring you the news you trust.

WETA Passport

Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.