April 15, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Tuesday on the News Hour, a judge again presses the Trump administration for answers on why it hasn't tried to bring back a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The federal government freezes billions in grants to Harvard after it refuses to give in to President Trump's demands. Plus, China cuts off exports of rare earth minerals used in critical technology as the global trade war escalates.
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March 22, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
S2025 E81 - 26m 45s
March 22, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
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March 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E80 - 57m 46s
Friday on the News Hour, a federal judge scolds the Trump administration for withholding information about deportations and potentially defying his order. Law firms and universities face pressure from President Trump, raising questions about if and how to push back. Plus, inside a town hall where constituents shared fear and frustration over what they see as a lack of action from Democrats.
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March 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E79 - 57m 46s
March 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
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March 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E78 - 57m 46s
Wednesday on the News Hour, Ukraine and Russia agree to a pause in attacks on energy infrastructure in the years-long conflict. The Trump administration ramps up attacks on the federal judiciary despite a rebuke from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Plus, as Congressional Democrats clash over how to oppose the president's agenda, we speak to Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.
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March 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E77 - 56m 44s
Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump and Russian President Putin agree to a limited ceasefire in Ukraine. After delays in negotiations, Israel renews attacks on Gaza, killing hundreds and shattering the ceasefire with Hamas. Plus, how the Trump administration's pushback on judges challenges the system of checks and balances.
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March 17, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
S2025 E76 - 57m 46s
Monday on the News Hour, the Trump administration invokes wartime powers to deport hundreds of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang. The President dismantles Voice of America and the news and information it provided to people in autocratic countries. Plus, despite an increase in autism diagnoses, law enforcement often lacks training to respond effectively to people with developmental disabilities.
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President Donald Trump's 2025 address to Congress
2h 26m
President Donald Trump on March 4, 2025, will address a joint session of Congress, laying out his vision for the country and his administration. PBS News will have special coverage of the address beginning at 6 p.m. ET.
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The 2nd Inauguration of Donald J. Trump | PBS News Special
5h 57m
The 2nd Inauguration of Donald J. Trump | PBS News Special
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Biden’s farewell address from the White House | PBS News Special Report
26m 44s
With only a few remaining days in office, U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the nation and looks back at his term as the country looks ahead to the administration of incoming President Donald Trump.
Extras and Features
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Trump and Musk preview more cuts to federal workforce
S2025 E57 - 3m 58s
At the White House Wednesday morning, President Trump convened the very first Cabinet meeting of his second administration. In an hour-plus question and answer with reporters, Trump did most of the talking. But there was one figure there who didn’t have a seat at the table whose influence was undeniable. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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U.S. deporting migrants to Central American stopovers
S2025 E57 - 5m 25s
President Trump made carrying out the “largest mass deportation” in U.S. history a cornerstone of his 2024 campaign. But there are reports he's unhappy with the pace of that effort so far. William Brangham reports on a new, controversial tactic to carry out the administration's crackdown on unlawful migration.
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Black men's fashion in the spotlight at upcoming Met Gala
S2025 E57 - 7m 21s
This spring, the Met Gala in New York, one of the bigger fashion events of the year, will highlight the indelible style of Black men. The Met’s 2025 exhibition, titled “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” opens in May and explores the emergence and significance of the Black dandy. Geoff Bennett looked into the complicated historical style and its relevance today for our series, Race Matters.
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Advocacy groups respond to Trump's ban on refugees
S2025 E57 - 5m 54s
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order halting the admission of refugees into the United States. The judge said the administration had likely exceeded its authority by freezing the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, which was established by Congress in 1980. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Mark Hetfield of HIAS, the country’s oldest refugee resettlement agency.
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A look at the errors on DOGE's 'wall of receipts'
S2025 E57 - 5m 50s
Elon Musk claims his campaign to fire tens of thousands of federal workers and cancel government contracts is in the name of rooting out “fraud” and “waste.” A website claims they’ve saved billions by cutting certain federal contracts, but reports and government documents prove that these so-called savings are either misleading or incorrect. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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How education cuts could impact students with disabilities
S2025 E56 - 10m 3s
As the Trump administration continues to downsize and dismantle many government agencies, the Department of Education could be next on the chopping block. At stake are resources and support for more than seven million students with disabilities who depend on the agency to ensure access to a free public education. Judy Woodruff reports for our series, Disability Reframed.
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Gazans try to rebuild destroyed lives as ceasefire holds
S2025 E56 - 5m 7s
The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is supposed to end on Saturday and negotiations to extend it to a second phase are now at a standstill. During the pause in fighting, some 600,000 Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza. News Hour videographer Shams Odeh documented some of their stories as they seek to pry normality from destruction.
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White House 'will decide' which organizations cover Trump
S2025 E56 - 6m 41s
The White House is changing the process of how reporters cover the president. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the Trump administration will choose which media outlets will be part of a pool of reporters that cover events and travel with the president. Previously the pool was organized by the White House Correspondents Association. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Brian Stelter of CNN.
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Trump adds to confusion about Musk's federal worker email
S2025 E56 - 5m 15s
The Trump administration faced legal pushback on several of the president’s executive orders, including his suspension on all refugee admissions. That comes as Elon Musk and his team are continuing their efforts to dramatically shrink the federal workforce. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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Texas measles outbreak spreads amid vaccine hesitancy
S2025 E56 - 7m
There are now more than 120 confirmed measles cases linked to an outbreak in western Texas, the largest such outbreak the state has seen in over 30 years. It's raising questions about vaccine hesitancy in some communities and the growing challenge of these periodic outbreaks. William Brangham discussed more with Caitlin Rivers, author of "Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks."
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House GOP struggles to pass budget advancing Trump's agenda
S2025 E56 - 3m 22s
More drama is unfolding on Capitol Hill as House Republicans struggle to pass a budget that would advance President Trump's agenda. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
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Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore on their long stay in space
S2025 E56 - 9m 55s
For NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the long wait to return to Earth is almost over. They went to the International Space Station last June in a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. They were supposed to return a week later, but because of problems with the Starliner, they’ve stayed at the station for over 250 days. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Williams, Wilmore and crewmate Nick Hague.
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