Episode Oct 18 October 18, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, millions turn out in what organizers call an historic flood of nationwide protests to push back against Trump’s policies. A little-known company that helped create China’s infamous internet firewall is quietly selling the system to…
World Oct 18 News Wrap: Israel says Rafah crossing will remain closed until hostage bodies are returned In our news wrap Saturday, Hamas blamed its slow progress in returning hostage remains on lack of machinery to dig through rubble in Gaza, Trump says two survivors detained after a U.S. strike on a vessel in the Caribbean will…
Episode Oct 12 October 12, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, desperately needed aid begins to flow into Gaza as President Trump heads to Israel in anticipation of the hostage release, farmers in Minnesota struggle to stay afloat as China boycotts U.S. soybeans and a new…
Nation Oct 12 News Wrap: Government shutdown reaches 12th day amid congressional impasse In our news wrap Sunday, Republicans and Democrats are at a stalemate on the 12th day of a government shutdown, Russia attacked Ukraine's power grid overnight as part of its ongoing campaign to cripple the energy infrastructure before winter, four…
Episode Oct 11 October 11, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as the pause in fighting takes hold in Gaza, Israel awaits the release of hostages and thousands of Palestinians return to the ruins of their homes. The latest progress and what’s on the horizon for…
Politics Oct 11 News Wrap: Trump orders Pentagon to use ‘all available funds’ to pay troops amid shutdown In our news wrap Saturday, Trump directed the Defense Department to ensure U.S. troops are paid on time as the government shutdown continues, authorities said there are no survivors from Friday’s blast that leveled a Tennessee explosives plant, and actor…
Episode Oct 05 October 5, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Israeli strikes pound Gaza overnight as indirect talks get underway in Egypt to swap hostages and Palestinian prisoners. A new documentary tells the story of school librarians on the front lines in the battle over…
Politics Oct 05 News Wrap: Trump deploys 300 California National Guard troops to Oregon In our news wrap Sunday, Trump is sending California National Guard troops to Oregon after a federal judge blocked him from deploying Oregon’s National Guard to Portland, Russian strikes across Ukraine killed five people, Syria held its first election since…
Episode Oct 04 October 4, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Israel eases its bombing of Gaza, while Trump warns Hamas that all bets are off if they don’t respond quickly to his peace plan. The lingering effects of long COVID on millions of Americans. What…
World Oct 04 News Wrap: Authorities question 6 suspects linked to Manchester synagogue attack In our news wrap Saturday, police in Britain are questioning six people arrested in connection with the deadly Yom Kippur synagogue attack, Japan’s ruling party elected an ultra-conservative leader positioned to become the nation’s first woman prime minister, and Morocco’s…