Nation Apr 29 News Wrap: Harvard announces review after antisemitism and Islamophobia reports In our news wrap Tuesday, Harvard announced it will review academic offerings and policies in response to internal reports about antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus, the Senate confirmed David Perdue as the U.S. ambassador to China and the Trump administration…
Episode Apr 28 April 28, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode 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…
World Apr 28 News Wrap: Massive power outage disrupts daily life in Spain and Portugal 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…
Episode Apr 25 April 25, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Friday on the News Hour, the FBI charges a sitting judge with obstruction for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid arrest. World leaders converge on the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis as many continue to pay respects. Plus,…
World Apr 25 News Wrap: U.S. envoy meets with Putin for talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine In our news wrap Friday, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff sat down with Vladimir Putin for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine, Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanged gunfire across the border of Kashmir, Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal…
Episode Apr 24 April 24, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, Russian forces bombard Kyiv with deadly strikes, complicating the ongoing efforts for peace. Pressure builds on Defense Secretary Hegseth amid turmoil among the Pentagon's top ranks as new details emerge about his use of a…
Nation Apr 24 News Wrap: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow ban on trans service members In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to ban transgender service members as legal challenges play out, a federal judge has ordered the administration to bring back another man who was…
Episode Apr 23 April 23, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode 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…
World Apr 23 News Wrap: Bessent says U.S. and China both see high tariffs as unsustainable 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…
Episode Apr 22 April 22, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode 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…