Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/february-3-2025-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Monday on the News Hour... Monday on the News Hour, Elon Musk expands his influence in the Trump administration, gutting parts of the government while gaining access to sensitive federal payment systems. The U.S. agency tasked with overseeing foreign aid is put on the chopping block with potential risks for national security. Plus, how President Trump's tariff threats could affect American consumers. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Trump takes steps to shutter USAID and gives Musk unprecedented access to federal systems 9 min The potential national and global impact of USAID’s closure 4 min ‘This work needs to continue’: Sen. Coons says USAID helps keep America safe 6 min News Wrap: Crews begin recovering wreckage of passenger jet from Potomac River 6 min A look at how tariffs work and the impact they have on the economy 6 min Economist breaks down how Trump’s tariff threats could affect consumers 6 min Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political response to Trump’s tariff threats 9 min ‘Wicked’ costume designer Paul Tazewell on the vision behind his Oscar-nominated work 7 min