Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/may-14-2025-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wednesday on the News Hour... Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump meets with Syria's new leader, a man who previously led a U.S.-designated terrorist group. Republicans push ahead on the president's spending and tax cuts despite opposition from Democrats and some within their own party. Plus, we speak with autistic Americans and their families about how RFK Jr. is influencing the way people think about the condition. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode How Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation 10 min News Wrap: Duffy blames aviation problems on previous administration and years of neglect 7 min What’s in the first draft of the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ cutting taxes and spending 5 min EPA rolls back Biden-era rules against ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water 4 min How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and why advocates are pushing back 12 min Port of LA head describes how Trump’s tariffs are affecting imports 6 min New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma 7 min