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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

Monday on the News Hour, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is arrested by immigration authorities again after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and then returned to the U.S. The unique history of how Washington, D.C., has been governed as National Guard troops patrol its streets. Plus, we speak with a Democratic congressman who plans to retire if courts uphold the GOP gerrymandering of Texas districts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, ceremonies in Kyiv mark 34 years of Ukrainian independence. How sophisticated criminals are faking student identities to steal millions of dollars from U.S. colleges. Why three brothers from Scotland are attempting to row 9,000 miles across the Pacific. Plus, a summer program in South Dakota and Minnesota gives a special group of campers a rock star treatment. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, an aid worker inside Gaza on what’s next after famine has been declared and Israel prepares to intensify the war. A look at the future of voting by mail as Trump calls the practice corrupt and vows to end it. Plus, scientists flock to Iceland to see whether melting glaciers could mean more intense earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 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 FBI raids the home of John Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser turned vocal critic. Famine is officially declared in parts of Gaza, where over half a million people face imminent starvation. Plus, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hints at a long-awaited interest rate cut, even in what he calls an "unusual" job market. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, an appeals court throws out President Trump's half-billion-dollar fine in his civil fraud case. The director of national intelligence slashes her agency's workforce and budget, including an office to track election interference. Plus, we sit down with Canada's foreign minister to discuss tariffs and the uncertain future of U.S. relations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, NATO leaders plan what role U.S. and European forces could play in the future defense of Ukraine. The American Academy of Pediatrics releases new vaccine recommendations that diverge from CDC guidelines. Plus, the challenge of making Florida communities more resilient to climate change amid potential federal funding cuts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, the White House pushes Russia for direct talks with Ukraine, but signs of compromise are still elusive. A look at competing claims from the Trump administration and D.C. city leaders about crime levels. Plus, at the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters face frontline dangers, including toxic smoke, with little to no protection. 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 meets with European leaders and Ukraine's president to discuss the war days after his summit with Putin. What Washington residents have to say about the presence of National Guard troops after the president's federal takeover of their city. Plus, Texas Democrats end their standoff, allowing a Republican power grab through redistricting to move forward. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, European leaders will join Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for Monday’s high-stakes Oval Office meeting, presenting a united front to Trump. How trouble getting a good night’s sleep has become a public health emergency. The environmental consequences of big tech’s push to ease regulations for AI. Plus, one man’s quest to raise awareness about the threats facing fireflies. 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 abruptly splits from Ukraine and Europe after meeting with Putin, saying a sweeping peace deal, not a ceasefire, should be the next step in ending the war. How a White House plan to overturn a landmark climate policy could threaten children’s health. Plus, AI-generated models shake up the fashion industry and raise questions about unrealistic beauty standards. 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 meets with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, with the future of the war in Ukraine hanging in the balance. Washington, D.C., sues the Trump administration for the takeover of its police force, yet another test for the limits of presidential authority. Plus, dozens of newspapers close in the latest disappearance of vital local journalism. 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 Russia likely hopes to get out of President Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Troops and law enforcement ramp up arrests and push homeless people out of public spaces in Washington. Plus, we report from Bangladesh as the closure of USAID halts programs fighting tuberculosis, the deadliest infectious disease worldwide. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, European leaders underscore priorities for any Ukraine ceasefire deal ahead of President Trump's summit with Putin. Troops begin deploying on the streets of Washington even as funding is cut for community-based crime-prevention efforts. Plus, how deals for companies to pay a percentage of chip sales in China reflect Trump's larger views on security and capitalism. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, prices on some goods are beginning to tick up and the president's tariffs are a key factor. A new State Department report pulls back some of its criticisms of human rights violations around the world. Plus, the world's largest hunger crisis, millions face famine and displacement amid the intensifying civil war in Sudan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump places the Washington, D.C. police under federal control and deploys the National Guard, claiming a crime emergency despite data showing a decline. Israel targets and kills several journalists in Gaza as more countries plan to recognize a Palestinian state. Plus, how Trump's hardline immigration policies are affecting nursing homes across the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Netanyahu defends Israel’s plans to occupy Gaza City amid mounting criticism at home and abroad. European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. The challenges new college graduates face with one of the toughest job markets in a decade. Plus, how a charter school in Florida is changing young lives by weaving farm animal care into its curriculum. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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