Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/september-17-2025-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, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid pressure from the president as the U.S. economy faces an uncertain future. The United Kingdom honors President Trump with a lavish state visit amid a tense time for foreign relations. Plus, as violence escalates and a ceasefire remains elusive, a panel commissioned by the UN determines Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid economic uncertainty 6 min Trump greeted with royal reception to begin his second state visit 4 min News Wrap: Patel faces criticism for not releasing FBI’s Epstein files 5 min What ousted CDC director Monarez revealed about RFK Jr. during a Senate hearing 9 min UN commission accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Lawyers offer opposing views on findings 11 min Woman wrongfully detained in immigration raid describes what she endured 8 min Archivist fired by Trump launches a national effort to strengthen democracy 9 min