Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/august-26-2025-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tuesday on the News Hour... Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump tries to gain more control over the historically independent Federal Reserve by moving to fire a prominent member of its board. We speak with Baltimore's mayor after the president threatens to send in the National Guard. Plus, climate change and a dwindling water supply raise concerns for a California valley that helps feed the nation. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection 3 min East Coast vineyards threatened by invasive spotted lanternflies 5 min Retired major general calls Trump's National Guard plans 'unneeded and dangerous' 7 min Baltimore's mayor calls Trump's threats to send in troops 'political theater' 7 min California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines 8 min Can Trump legally reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.? 5 min News Wrap: Israeli military says it targeted Hamas camera in Gaza hospital strike 5 min How Trump's attempts to control Federal Reserve board threaten its long-held independence 12 min