Episode Feb 12 February 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode Wednesday on the News Hour, in his first meeting with European allies, Defense Secretary Hegseth charts major American policy shifts on Ukraine. Lawmakers spotlight the so-called "war on waste" as Elon Musk's influence in the White House broadens. Plus, the…
World Feb 12 News Wrap: U.S. frees cybercriminal Vinnik in Russian prisoner swap for Mark Fogel In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump says the prisoner exchange with Russia that included American Mark Fogel could be an 'important part' in ending the war in Ukraine, eight government watchdogs are suing the president for abruptly firing them…
Episode Feb 11 February 11, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode Tuesday on the News Hour, in a White House visit with the king of Jordan, President Trump doubled down on his plan to take over Gaza and push out Palestinians. We examine the long-term effects of the Trump administration's plans…
World Feb 11 News Wrap: American Marc Fogel released from Russian detention In our news wrap Tuesday, American Marc Fogel was released by Russia after three and a half years in detention, 27 religious groups are suing the Trump administration over a policy that makes it easier for immigration agents to carry…
Episode Feb 10 February 10, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode Monday on the News Hour, states sue to block massive cuts to medical research while a judge says the Trump administration is ignoring orders to pause a funding freeze. President Trump announces new tariffs on steel and aluminum, escalating his…
World Feb 10 News Wrap: Ceasefire at risk as Hamas accuses Israel of breaking parts of agreement In our news wrap Monday, a fragile ceasefire may be at risk as Hamas accuses Israel of breaking parts of the agreement and says it will delay the further release of hostages, President Trump is set to pardon former Illinois…
Episode Feb 07 February 7, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode Friday on the News Hour, President Trump charges ahead with his agenda, reshaping foreign policy, sending migrants to Guantanamo and pushing out government workers. We speak with the United Nations' top humanitarian official about the situation in Gaza as displaced…
Nation Feb 07 News Wrap: Heavy rains in California trigger landslides In our news wrap Friday, heavy rains in California trigger landslides and destroy homes, a small plane crashed in the middle of a busy road in Sao Paulo, Brazil, hundreds of people have been killed in Sudan as fighting escalates…
Episode Feb 06 February 6, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, the deadline for federal workers to resign with pay is delayed as another plan from President Trump is blocked by a court. How the federal funding freeze is limiting nonprofits' ability to operate, including community…
World Feb 06 News Wrap: Panama's president rejects U.S. claim of canal transit fee deal In our news wrap Thursday, Panama's president is pushing back on U.S. claims that a deal over transit fees for the Panama Canal was reached, the NCAA updated its transgender policy to limit women's competition to athletes who were assigned…