Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/may-2-2025-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Friday on the News Hour... Friday on the News Hour, the jobs market again defies expectations despite fears that tariffs could soon spur an economic downturn. As President Trump signs an executive order to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR, a legal fight lies ahead. Plus, we speak with Yemen's vice foreign minister as the U.S. extends its military campaigns against Houthi rebels. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Jobs market defies expectations amid fears tariffs could soon spur economic downturn 5 min News Wrap: Army plans 250th anniversary parade on Trump’s birthday 7 min A look at Trump’s executive order targeting public media funding 6 min Unpacking Trump’s budget proposal and where he wants to cut billions in spending 7 min Top Yemeni official visits Washington seeking more U.S. support in fighting Houthis 10 min Conservative offers perspective on Trump’s effort to exert authority over history and art 6 min Brooks and Capehart on what voters think about Trump’s first 100 days 11 min