Politics Jan 27 News Wrap: Trump signs executive orders focused on military In our news wrap Monday, President Trump signed new executive orders focused on the U.S. military, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook northern New England, rain is giving Southern California firefighters a much-needed break after weeks of dry and windy conditions…
Episode Jan 24 January 24, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Friday on the News Hour, President Trump visits communities recovering from floods and wildfires and suggests an overhaul of how the federal government responds to disasters. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina gets Trump's endorsement for federal recognition. Plus, the…
World Jan 24 News Wrap: Hamas names 4 Israeli hostages it intends to release next In our news wrap Friday, Hamas announced the names of four Israeli hostages it intends to release as part of the ceasefire deal, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli forces might not withdraw from Lebanon by the deadline set in…
Episode Jan 23 January 23, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump tries to convince global business leaders to invest in the U.S. by promising lower taxes and threatening tariffs. A federal judge blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional." Plus,…
Nation Jan 23 News Wrap: California crews battling new fires in Los Angeles area In our news wrap Thursday, California firefighters are battling new fires in the Los Angeles area, Oxycontin maker Purdue Pharma and the family who owns it will pay up to $7.4 billion to settle lawsuits stemming from the opioid crisis…
Episode Jan 22 January 22, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Wednesday on the News Hour, the Pentagon prepares to send up to 1,500 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to carry out President Trump's immigration crackdown. The Trump administration ends government diversity programs and puts staff on leave. Plus, Gazans…
Nation Jan 22 News Wrap: Massive winter storm brings record-breaking snow to Gulf Coast In our news wrap Wednesday, a massive winter storm left record-breaking amounts of snow across the Gulf Coast, Southern California is facing dangerous weather as it battles new fires, a female student was killed and another student injured during a…
Episode Jan 21 January 21, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Tuesday on the News Hour, with his return to the White House, President Trump moves full steam ahead on his promised policies, including an immigration crackdown. We delve into immigration policies that led to this moment and how the Trump…
World Jan 21 News Wrap: American Ryan Corbett released from Afghanistan in prisoner swap with Taliban In our news wrap Tuesday, a prisoner swap between the U.S. and the Taliban secured the release of American Ryan Corbett from Afghanistan, two top Israeli generals resigned over the military's failure to stop the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, Turkey…
Episode Jan 20 January 20, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode Monday on the News Hour, Donald Trump begins his second term as president, swiftly issuing executive orders aimed at implementing his agenda. A look at unprecedented pardons as Trump plans to pardon Jan. 6 protestors and Biden issues preemptive pardons…