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Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new study highlights the growing health dangers of plastic pollution. As megafires become more common, an anthropologist gives a firsthand account of a historic season with the elite Los Padres Hotshots. History is made as a woman umpires a regular-season MLB game for the first time. Plus, scientists in South Africa make rhino horns radioactive to fight poaching. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, Israel moves to take over Gaza City in the latest escalation of the war with Hamas. President Trump says he will meet with Russian President Putin soon, as a deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine passes. Plus, recent natural disasters highlight FEMA's changing role under the Trump administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, the global economy reacts as steep U.S. tariffs against nearly 100 countries take effect. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signals that Israel now intends to take over all of Gaza. Plus, we report from Louisiana, where patients and the health care providers that rely on Medicaid are bracing for the impact of new requirements. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, the health secretary pulls hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from the kinds of vaccines that were critical during the COVID pandemic. The standoff over redistricting in Texas continues as Republicans escalate their threats against absent Democrats. Plus, Judy Woodruff explores whether artificial intelligence could help Americans find common ground. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, new propaganda videos of hostages held by Hamas ramp up the pressure on Israel to reach a ceasefire. We speak with the cousin of one hostage forced to dig his own grave. Trade deals come with a promise to buy U.S. energy, but how realistic are those pledges and can the president deliver? Plus, a decline in maternal mental health and what research says could be to blame. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, Texas Democrats leave the state to stop Republicans from passing a redistricting plan backed by President Trump. A former Trump appointee warns the firing of the head of the office that reports jobs numbers undermines trust in vital data. Five years after the Beirut explosion, families struggle to rebuild their lives, knowing leaders have not been held accountable. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, aid groups on the ground inside Gaza say food and medicine trickling into the territory is not enough to prevent more Palestinian deaths. We explore a major airline’s decision to use AI to help set ticket prices. A new study finds American children’s health has worsened in recent decades. Plus, a look at social clubs comprised of people who all go by the same name. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a flurry of new tariffs imposed by Trump shook markets, along with weaker than expected jobs numbers that cost a Labor Department official her job. Former Venezuelan detainees speak out about their abuse in El Salvador’s mega-prison. The phenomenon of “super aging” and the science of longer human lifespans. Plus, the Indiana kids inspiring others to get outdoors. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump fires a labor statistics official after a lower-than-expected jobs report and unveils another list of global tariffs. A former security contractor for a U.S.-backed aid group in Gaza gives his first-hand account of chaos in getting aid to Palestinians. Plus, safety officials reveal new information about the deadly mid-air collision in Washington. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump extends the deadline for a tariff deal with Mexico by another 90 days, fueling speculation he could announce other pauses. A record number of Senate Democrats support a failed bid to block weapon sales to Israel. Plus, the latest on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as the president tries to shift focus and the DOJ faces pressure to release all of the files. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, a massive earthquake off Russia's coast triggers tsunami warnings across the Pacific Rim. The economy grows more than expected despite continuing concern over President Trump's trade wars. Plus, a look at pronatalism, the growing movement encouraging families to have more children. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, a dire warning in Gaza as a food crisis group warns of widespread death if immediate action is not taken. The EPA undercuts the fight against climate change by planning to reverse a finding on the threats from greenhouse gases. Plus, we speak with an FCC commissioner about the pressure she says President Trump is putting on media organizations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, airstrikes kill more people in Gaza, even as Israel promises pauses in the fighting to let food reach a starving population. We speak with the European Union's ambassador about the U.S.-EU trade deal and implications for the global economy. Plus, Ben and Jerry's ice cream shows how a new recycling process can turn food waste into energy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Trump announces a trade deal with the European Union after months of tense negotiations. Israel opens some room for aid to reach Gaza amid worries it may be too late for some. We look at new cases of people carrying out crimes while posing as ICE agents. Plus, how funding cuts to national parks may harm the communities around them. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as deaths from hunger rise in Gaza and global pressure builds, Israel says it will begin airdrops of humanitarian aid. A big birthday for the U.S. Postal Service as it turns 250. We look at a pervasive but little-discussed health condition for women. Plus, the global debut of a unique K-pop boy band featuring two North Korean defectors. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, the president signs an executive order to combat homelessness by making it easier to forcibly place people in mental health facilities. The politics behind the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger approved by the FCC. Plus, private companies that run immigration detention centers could soon cash in from the GOP's budget bill and the Trump administration's deportations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, as Palestinians face mass starvation, the U.S. says it's leaving Gaza ceasefire talks, blaming Hamas. In a rare move, the president visits the Federal Reserve, ratcheting up pressure on Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. Plus, Columbia University agrees to pay the Trump administration and crack down on student protests in exchange for federal funding being restored. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, the White House cuts artificial intelligence regulations in an effort to compete with China in a technological arms race. The director of national intelligence pushes claims about former President Obama and the 2016 election as Trump faces pressure over the Epstein files. Plus, national parks across the country struggle under drastic funding and staffing cuts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, congressional leaders and the Trump administration take steps to quell frustration over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The president of the Philippines visits Washington amid trade tensions and fraying relations with China. Plus, as some anti-abortion activists turn their focus to birth control, we examine the facts about contraceptives and online misinformation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, NATO countries promise more weapons to help Ukraine defend itself after Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults in months. New restrictions on student loans raise questions about education access and how borrowers can pay off existing debt. Plus, the conservative effort to curtail reproductive rights turns its focus toward birth control. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Trump’s yearslong relationship with Jeffrey Epstein comes under scrutiny. What major cuts at the National Cancer Institute may mean for the fight against the disease. Transgender U.S. service members fight to continue to serve despite the Trump administration banning them from the military. Plus, a look at the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, with the rescission bill in the House for a final vote, we look at the impact on public broadcasting. We speak to the president of Planned Parenthood to discuss the fallout of funding cuts to that organization. Plus, amid a violent week in Syria, we examine the state of the fragile new nation in a fraught region. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, the family of a Palestinian American killed in the West Bank by Israeli settlers speaks out about his death and the escalating conflict. Rural public media stations face an uncertain future as the Trump administration moves to slash funding. Plus, Canadian tourism to the U.S. drops dramatically in the wake of harsh rhetoric from President Trump. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, a slight uptick in inflation muddies the economic waters as the Fed chair faces White House pressure to lower interest rates. The president's reversal on arming Ukraine sparks debate about the best way to end the war. Plus, we travel to Kenya to see how USAID projects to bring water and hope to a drought-ridden land are now in peril. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump promises to send more weapons to Ukraine and threatens Russia with sanctions if no peace deal is made. The former FEMA administrator discusses the praise and criticism of the federal government's response to the deadly floods in Texas. Plus, how a provision in the Republican megabill could accelerate the shift toward private education. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the search for victims in Texas Hill Country is interrupted by heavy rain and renewed threat of flash flooding. How Russia used Brazil as a launchpad for Putin’s deep-cover operatives around the world. A look at the controversy around the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in Florida. Plus, why some of the world’s most populous cities are slowly sinking. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new analysis reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic where dozens died in the Texas floods. How NIH funding cuts are raising concerns about research focusing on vulnerable populations. The search for justice in Argentina nearly 50 years after thousands disappeared under a military dictatorship. Plus, Moo Deng the hippo celebrates her first birthday. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump tours the flood damage in Texas, we take a look at a home for disabled youth piecing together what's left after a devastating loss. How the toy industry is feeling the effects of Trump's tariffs. Plus, in a step toward peace, a Kurdish insurgent group in Turkey that's spent years fighting for independence begins disarming. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, a look at why previous efforts to fund a flood warning system in Texas failed and if last week's deadly flooding will change that. The struggle to get measles under control as cases surge to their highest levels in 30 years. Plus, a former federal prosecutor who led cases against the Jan. 6 rioters speaks out about the shifting priorities of the Justice Department. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, we follow local groups in Texas supporting first responders as the search for the missing continues. In Gaza, an on-the-ground look at desperate efforts to find food in a barren landscape. Plus, Judy Woodruff reports on a group with a proven track record of overcoming political divides and distrust. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, a community in Texas is banding together to help neighbors recover from historic floods. President Trump's latest tariff threats, mostly on Asian countries, add to global economic uncertainty. Plus, California's controversial crackdown on homeless encampments. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, the death toll rises and the search for the missing continues in the wake of the devastating floods in Texas. The war in Gaza and the Trump administration's latest push for a ceasefire loom over Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House. Plus, we examine the real-world impacts of the work requirements for getting Medicaid and food stamps. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, rescuers race again time in a desperate search for the missing after deadly flash floods in Texas. A preview of a high-stakes meeting between Trump and Netanyahu in Washington. We get advice from a doctor on how to stay safe during tick season. Plus, the dangers of rising temperatures and melting glaciers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, rescue workers urgently search for the missing after deadly flash floods in central Texas. How complex tech scams are infiltrating the American workplace and helping fund North Korean weapons programs. A look at 250 years of innovations that have shaped the U.S. and where the country goes next. Plus, what’s behind the boom in shopping at thrift stores. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court completes another historic term with rulings that expand presidential authority and could have far-reaching consequences. As extreme heat becomes a dangerous new normal, doctors warn that high temperatures are posing more risks to the human body. Plus, we visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps, commemorating its 250-year history. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, Republicans hand President Trump a major win by passing the massive bill that extends tax cuts and slashes Medicaid. Ukraine fears it won't be able to keep fighting off Russian attacks after the U.S. holds back promised weapons. Plus, the Trump administration freezes the release of billions of dollars for school programs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, the president's massive bill is back in the hands of the House, where some Republican lawmakers are voicing their opposition. A jury clears Diddy of sex trafficking and racketeering charges while convicting him of lesser offenses. Plus, a look at efforts to fight malaria and provide maternal health care in Ghana after the Trump administration shutters USAID. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, as the Senate passes the president's massive domestic policy bill, we examine what's in it and its chances of final passage in the House. The U.S. withholds weapons promised to Ukraine, another blow to the nation that's lost more territory to Russia in recent days. Plus, how the Trump administration is trying to change how U.S. history is taught in schools and in museums. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, the Senate pushes the president's massive budget bill toward passage, even as some Republicans voice concerns over cuts to Medicaid. More in Gaza are killed while desperately trying to get food as the U.S. makes a new push for a ceasefire. Plus, the Justice Department dedicates more FBI agents to investigating unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, three years after the end of Roe v. Wade, a decades-old movement is exploring new ways to circumvent abortion bans and restrictions. A former FDA head discusses the science behind weight loss drugs. How Trump’s proposed cuts to health and education programs affect Native communities. Plus, a celebrated soprano’s journey from South Africa to the top of the opera world. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a former top CDC vaccine expert explains why she resigned in protest. Europe’s top diplomat discusses the relationship with Trump and the path forward with Iran. How artificial intelligence is helping scientists track humpback whale migration patterns. Plus, the career and achievements of pioneering comedian and LGBTQ+ rights activist Robin Tyler. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders