Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/july-18-2025-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, President Trump sues The Wall Street Journal, amid questions about his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The former head of the State Department's effort to combat human trafficking discusses the effects of cuts to that office. Plus, a look at life for some of the only refugees to arrive in the United States since President Trump took office. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Trump on defensive as MAGA base questions his Epstein connections and investigation 9 min News Wrap: Bolsonaro ordered to wear an ankle monitor 7 min As State Department office combating human trafficking faces cuts, former leader weighs in 7 min A look at life for small group of refugees allowed in U.S. since Trump took office 9 min Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Epstein files fallout and public broadcasting funding cuts 10 min CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions 8 min