April 30, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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.
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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.
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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.
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April 27, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E117 - 26m 45s
April 27, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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April 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E116 - 26m 45s
April 26, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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April 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E115 - 57m 46s
April 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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April 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E114 - 57m 46s
April 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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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.
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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.
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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.
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April 20, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E110 - 26m 45s
April 20, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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April 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E109 - 26m 44s
April 19, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Extras and Features
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News Wrap: Negotiations to end Ukraine war stalled
S2025 E108 - 4m 3s
In our news wrap Friday, the international effort to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine appears to have stalled, Houthi rebels say U.S. airstrikes killed at least 74 people and injured more than 170 others and power has been mostly restored in Puerto Rico almost two days after a blackout put the entire island in the dark.
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Attorney for deported man on the refusals to return him
S2025 E108 - 7m 24s
For more than a month, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been in prison in El Salvador after the Trump administration deported the Maryland resident along with hundreds of others. Thursday, his family and the world saw photos of Abrego Garcia and heard a first-hand report of his condition after Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with him. William Brangham discussed the latest with attorney Rina Gandhi.
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The potential impacts of mining the ocean floor
S2025 E108 - 6m 19s
Along certain parts of the ocean floor lies a bounty of rare minerals and metals, critical components for batteries, electric cars and other electronics. But mining for them in the deep sea is a controversial and potentially destructive process. Special correspondent Willem Marx joined William Brangham to discuss how the Trump administration is considering pushing ahead with the practice.
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A Brief But Spectacular take on family
S2025 E108 - 4m 49s
Maggie Doyne's decision to postpone college and work with refugees in India transformed her life and the lives of many others. Her story has been captured through the lens of filmmaker and partner Jeremy Power Regimbal. Maggie and Jeremy give us their Brief But Spectacular take on family.
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Free access to dozens of preventive care treatments at risk
S2025 E108 - 7m 56s
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday challenging the constitutionality of a provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires most private health insurance plans to cover preventive care at no cost to the patient. As Laura BarrĂ³n-LĂ³pez reports, the case could have a profound impact on the health care millions of Americans use to stay healthy and prevent disease.
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Explaining meme coins and why they often crash
S2025 E107 - 7m 31s
In the up-and-down world of cryptocurrency, so-called meme coins are perhaps the most bewildering. The joke-inspired digital currency is all over the internet with new tokens popping up every day by the thousands. The value of some jumped thanks to viral trends or celebrity endorsements. But most never take off, crash or disappear. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.
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Van Hollen blocked from seeing deported man in El Salvador
S2025 E107 - 8m 9s
A federal appeals court offered a scathing rebuke of the Trump administration’s handling of the deportation of a Maryland resident to a mega-prison in El Salvador. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to the CECOT prison to meet with government officials and push for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, but he was denied access. The senator joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.
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Israel deepens assault on Gaza while blocking aid
S2025 E107 - 8m 36s
The lead Hamas negotiator for ceasefire talks offered to swap all hostages held in Gaza for an agreed-upon number of Palestinians jailed in Israel. The offer came after Hamas reportedly rejected the latest Israeli proposal. Meantime, airstrikes overnight killed at least 27 Palestinians as the lack of aid into Gaza threatens hundreds of thousands. Nick Schifrin reports.
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Museum showcases artist's work bringing buildings to life
S2025 E107 - 4m 23s
For more than 50 years, architectural illustrator Frank Costantino has been bringing buildings to life with his meticulously hand-drawn project designs. A new exhibition of Costantino’s work is celebrated at one of Boston’s most storied institutions. Special correspondent Jared Bowen of GBH Boston takes a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Investigators say FSU shooter is son of deputy
S2025 E107 - 2m 29s
A shooter at Florida State University in Tallahassee killed two people and injured six more. According to officers, the suspect in custody is a 20-year-old FSU student and the son of a deputy sheriff. William Brangham reports.
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News Wrap: Ukraine and European countries push U.S. to take tougher stance on Russia
S2025 E107 - 3m 43s
In our news wrap Thursday, delegations from Ukraine and other European countries are trying to push the U.S. to take a tougher stance with Russia, Chinese President Xi said Cambodia should "resist protectionism" in an apparent slight against U.S. tariffs and a federal judge ruled Google held an illegal amount of influence over online advertising technology.
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L.A. schools leader on blocking DHS agents from students
S2025 E107 - 8m 40s
Officers with the Department of Homeland Security recently attempted to enter elementary schools in Los Angeles but were not allowed in. Agents claim to have been conducting a welfare check, not an immigration enforcement action. School administrators say DHS lied about having permission from caregivers to speak to students. The agency denies that its officers lied. Laura BarrĂ³n-LĂ³pez reports.
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