Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/january-28-2025-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, the White House defends the legality of a sweeping freeze of federal spending after a judge orders a pause on the action. Global experts sound the alarm about how U.S. spending cuts could impact health around the world. Plus, President Trump orders the Pentagon to abolish diversity and inclusion programs in the military. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Trump’s attempt to freeze federal grants and loans leads to confusion and clarifications 7 min Democratic Rep. DeLauro: Trump trying to ‘rob appropriated funds’ with spending freeze 7 min GOP Rep. Malliotakis says Trump has right to halt spending, decide how grants are issued 7 min News Wrap: Rebel group backed by Rwanda claims critical Congo city 4 min Medical experts concerned USAID spending cuts could impact global health programs 7 min Retired military leaders weigh in on Trump ordering Pentagon to cut DEI programs 8 min Pacific Palisades residents begin to face extent of wildfire recovery 5 min Samara Joy, already a Grammy winner, creates more awards buzz with latest album 8 min