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Tuesday on the News Hour, Israel marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack as peace negotiations offer a glimmer of hope for ending the war in Gaza and bringing the remaining hostages home. Attorney General Pam Bondi pushes back against lawmakers who say she's politicized the Justice Department. Plus, a closer look at the complications and inherent risks of creating relationships with AI. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, as President Trump's effort to deploy more National Guard troops gets caught up in the courts, we hear from the governor of Oregon. After agreeing to some parts of a peace plan, Hamas negotiates with Israel for an end to the devastating war in Gaza. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to take up a case on the controversial practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Israeli strikes pound Gaza overnight as indirect talks get underway in Egypt to swap hostages and Palestinian prisoners. A new documentary tells the story of school librarians on the front lines in the battle over book bans. Plus, how superstar Bad Bunny is making history while celebrating his Puerto Rican culture on the world stage. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Israel eases its bombing of Gaza, while Trump warns Hamas that all bets are off if they don’t respond quickly to his peace plan. The lingering effects of long COVID on millions of Americans. What to know about “vampire devices” that drain energy even when they’re turned off. Plus, the uncertain future of the most expensive cheese ever sold at auction. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages in response to President Trump's proposal, but says more negotiations are needed on the plan to end the war. The Senate once again fails to pass a measure to reopen the government. Plus, the shutdown threatens an already strained air traffic control system with employees required to work without pay. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, the threat of mass firings looms after a second day of the government shutdown. Millions of senior citizens lose access to telehealth services in the wake of the shutdown. Plus, in our ongoing look at those caught up in the president's immigration crackdown, a Laotian man living in the U.S. since childhood describes being detained during a routine check-in. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, congressional leaders and the White House dig in on their demands as the federal government is shut down. Israel intercepts a flotilla full of humanitarian aid and activists that was bound for Gaza at a sensitive time for peace negotiations. Plus, we remember world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall and how she changed how people see chimpanzees and themselves. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, with Congressional leaders and the White House unable to reach a deal to fund the government, a federal shutdown is set to take effect within hours. President Trump uses a gathering of top military leaders to promote a crackdown on what he sees as threats from within the United States. Plus, we take a closer look at the factors pushing more mothers out of the workforce. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announce a new proposal to end the war in Gaza and issue an ultimatum to Hamas. Investigators comb through the aftermath of an attack on a Mormon church in Michigan. Plus, Democratic leadership negotiates with Trump as the clock ticks toward a government shutdown. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Trump and top congressional leaders are set to meet in the Oval Office, trying to avert a government shutdown. Funding shortfalls threaten public transit systems across the country. Why renters are increasingly outnumbering homeowners in some suburbs. Plus, a special musician racks up millions of views online with performances tailored to help neurodivergent children. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump predicts more of his political opponents will face prosecution after his Justice Department indicts James Comey. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu divides global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, vowing to "finish the job" against Hamas in Gaza. Plus, Scarlett Johansson takes on a role behind the camera for her feature film directorial debut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, the White House threatens mass firings across the government if Congress fails to avoid a shutdown. Finland's president discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine and rising tensions between Russia and NATO. Plus, families of Americans killed and detained in the Israeli-occupied West Bank speak out about escalating violence and lack of accountability. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, Syria's new president addresses the United Nations General Assembly, the first Syrian leader to do so in more than half a century. We speak with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as the federal government moves closer to a shutdown. Plus, a law professor sues West Point for new rules that he says violate his free speech. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump rails against immigration and efforts to combat climate change during a speech before the UN General Assembly. A man arrested for trying to assassinate Trump at his Florida golf course last year is convicted on all charges. Plus, we sit down with the first bishop in the U.S. appointed by the first American pope to discuss issues facing the nation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump and Health Secretary Kennedy claim a link between autism and acetaminophen use in pregnancy, but many health experts remain skeptical. Trump escalates his promises of political retribution against his perceived enemies. Plus, Brazil's president on the controversial conviction of the country's former leader and increasingly tense relations with the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, tens of thousands of mourners attend a memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk, whose assassination earlier this month stunned the nation. Why the planet is drying out at much faster rates than before, according to a new study. Plus, how a new food dye ban is changing what’s on West Virginians’ dinner plates. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Trump’s drastic visa fee hike leaves companies scrambling. Parents and patients search for answers after government funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research. The effects of reductions in diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses across the country. Plus, a public garden grows in Michigan with a lot of love and a nearly all-volunteer crew. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, the future of TikTok hangs in the balance after President Trump and Chinese President Xi negotiate a deal to keep the app in the U.S. The Senate rejects stopgap measures to avoid a looming government shutdown. Plus, a leading historian joins the ongoing debate over how to interpret the U.S. Constitution. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, what the move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air says about free speech under the Trump administration. An overhauled vaccine committee at the CDC, one that now includes vaccine skeptics, changes the guidance for what shots children should get. Plus, why paying interest is becoming a bigger problem for the U.S. government. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, FBI Director Kash Patel defends his record on the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder and the firings of career officials. The Federal Reserve is set to meet with a newly confirmed Trump ally and a board member the president is trying to fire. Plus, former Sen. Joe Manchin on his new memoir and whether polarization has killed the political center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, Secretary of State Rubio aligns the U.S. with Israel’s vision of a military victory in Gaza, dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to the war. Calls for firing and singling out critics of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk grow, raising questions about free speech. Plus, what has caused American students' reading scores to drop to their worst point in decades. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, a rare on-the-ground look at the Israeli military’s presence in southern Lebanon. After Nepal’s worst unrest in decades, what was behind the Gen Z protests that toppled a government. How comedy is being used in the fight against suicide. Plus, a new archive opens in London celebrating the dazzling career of rock star David Bowie. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, we look at rising concerns about political violence following conservative leader Charlie Kirk’s assassination. States and local governments make tough decisions in the wake of major federal health care funding cuts. Plus, a conversation with Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes as the beloved drama comes to an end. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, a 22-year-old suspect is arrested and charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk. Violent images of Kirk’s death present difficulties for kids. Tensions rise in Europe after Russia’s drone incursion into Poland. An imprisoned Hong Kong newspaper editor’s son describes Beijing’s crackdown on speech. Plus, a retired accountant realizes his dreams by joining a marching band. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, authorities work to piece together the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Brazil's former president is convicted of an attempted coup following his election loss and former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and a task force of legal experts issue an urgent call to protect democracy in the United States. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, influential right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is killed at an event in Utah. Poland and NATO down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace, raising tensions across Europe and questions over U.S. efforts to end the Ukraine war. Plus, Judy Woodruff speaks with NBA star Steph Curry and Martin Luther King III about efforts to bring communities together through service. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, revised government numbers raise new questions about the strength of the U.S. economy. As Israel tries to assassinate Hamas' leadership in Qatar, a look at what the strike means for already stalled ceasefire talks. Plus, Health Secretary Kennedy unveils his Make America Healthy Again strategy amid concerns about its lack of scientific evidence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, Israel urges Palestinians to leave Gaza City as it ramps up air strikes and ground operations. An ICE raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia illustrates the Trump administration's increasing focus on businesses that employ immigrants. Plus, we report from the coast of Maine on seabirds that are struggling to survive in a warming climate and how scientists are working to help. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, with turmoil at the CDC, some states are joining forces to make their own vaccine recommendations. Why the Trump administration wants to eliminate the only federal agency that investigates chemical disasters. Plus, a look at a Grammy-nominated trio at the vanguard of a new movement in music. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, a slowdown in hiring sends a warning signal about the health of the economy. Four years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, thousands of Afghan immigrants in America face deportation, despite fears that they'll be targeted by the Taliban. Plus, the rise of artificial intelligence and the infrastructure needed to support it causes a sharp rise in electricity bills. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, Health Secretary Kennedy is scrutinized by a Senate committee over his controversial vaccine policies and the shakeup at the CDC. The legal and diplomatic questions about military strikes on boats suspected of carrying drugs bound for the U.S. Plus, the parents of a Texas flood victim open up about their loss and the state legislature's plans to avoid future disasters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, the leaders of Russia, China and North Korea meet in Beijing to strengthen their alliance and showcase military might. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse speak out as some of the files are released. Plus, how artificial intelligence is redefining the idea of work and the challenges awaiting the next generation of workers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, Congress returns to Washington to face a looming budget battle and tension over the Epstein files. The Pentagon authorizes military lawyers to serve as immigration judges in the Trump administration's push to deal with a massive backlog in cases. Plus, we speak to the wife of a woman who came to the U.S. as a child and is now being detained by immigration authorities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Lebanese government approved a U.S. plan to disarm Hezbollah, the group whose military wing was recognized by previous governments as a parallel security structure to Lebanon’s armed forces. The agreement calls for Hezbollah’s disarmament by the end of the year, in return for Israel’s withdrawal and cessation of hostilities. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Beirut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan strikes a nation already in dire need of humanitarian aid, killing hundreds and injuring thousands more. A judge halts planes set to return unaccompanied immigrant minors to Guatemala. Plus, how medical advancements have evolved to aid some children with a rare chromosomal disease. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, turmoil hits the CDC after its director is abruptly fired, as Health Secretary RFK Jr. eyes sweeping vaccine policy changes. How AI chatbots may be harming the mental health of users. The head of the U.N.’s World Food Program on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Plus, volunteers work to restore the Appalachian Trail nearly a year after Hurricane Helene. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, the U.S. ends an exemption for low-cost imports, raising prices for online shopping. Debate and frustration within Israel rise over the ongoing war in Gaza and the continued detention of hostages. Plus, 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, we hear from people who were forced to flee New Orleans and leave their old lives behind. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, a wave of high-profile resignations and a firing at the CDC raises new concerns about the government’s handling of public health. Minneapolis begins the long healing process in the wake of the country's latest school shooting. Plus, the deep mark on New Orleans left by Hurricane Katrina and the concern over preparedness for future storms. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis leaves multiple dead and many more injured. FEMA employees who signed a letter criticizing the Trump administration are placed on leave in the latest example of the president cracking down on dissent. Plus, Judy Woodruff travels to Northern Ireland to explore what Americans can learn from its history of political divisions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump tries to gain more control over the historically independent Federal Reserve by moving to fire a prominent member of its board. We speak with Baltimore's mayor after the president threatens to send in the National Guard. Plus, climate change and a dwindling water supply raise concerns for a California valley that helps feed the nation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy