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European allies pledge more support for Ukraine at ‘crossroads in history’ Mar 02, 2025

After his Oval Office dressing down on Friday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faced a much friendlier group Sunday as he met with European leaders in London. Zelenskyy said he’s still willing to sign the minerals deal he was in Washington to sign on Friday and wants to repair his relationship with President Trump. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from London. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former Saudi ambassador weighs in on Trump’s approach to Gaza and the Middle East Mar 02, 2025

Israel is blocking humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza until Hamas agrees to a proposal to extend phase one of the ceasefire, which expired Saturday. John Yang speaks with Prince Turki Al-Faisal, a former Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and U.K., about the latest developments and the Trump administration’s involvement in Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Rubio expedites delivery of $4 billion in military aid to Israel Mar 02, 2025

In our news wrap Sunday, the Trump administration is sending Israel another round of military aid, Trump signed executive orders expanding U.S. timber production and designating English as the country’s official language, and a private U.S. company successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon for the first time. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What cuts in U.S. foreign aid may mean for children suffering in Haiti Mar 02, 2025

In Haiti, years of chaos and instability have brought the country to the brink of collapse. More than 1 million people, nearly 10 percent of the population, have been displaced. Now, as the Trump administration eliminates most U.S. foreign aid contracts, access to life-saving health services in Haiti are in jeopardy. Ali Rogin speaks with James Elder of UNICEF about the effect on Haiti’s children. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How AI was used in the making of some of this year’s Oscar favorites Mar 02, 2025

At this year’s Oscars, there is a subplot of controversy over the use of artificial intelligence in the production of a number of nominated films, including some in the running for best picture. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler and host of the podcast Prestige Junkie, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Former U.S. ambassador on Zelenskyy’s next moves after Oval Office blowout Mar 01, 2025

Washington and Europe are still feeling the reverberations of Friday’s heated Oval Office exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Now, Zelenskyy is in London to rally the support of European leaders. Kurt Volker, former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine and ambassador to NATO, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: First phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire ends as talks for phase two stall Mar 01, 2025

In our news wrap Saturday, phase one of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire ended with no progress reported in talks about phase two, a federal judge extended an order blocking Trump’s plans to pull federal funding from institutions that provide care for transgender youth, former Gov. Cuomo announced a run for New York City mayor, and the Vatican says Pope Francis’ health is improving. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A look inside Canada’s last-minute efforts to avert Trump’s steep tariffs Mar 01, 2025

President Trump says his 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada will go into effect on Tuesday, despite Canadian officials’ efforts to persuade their American counterparts that they have improved border security. John Yang speaks with David McGuinty, Canada’s minister of public safety, who has been meeting this week in Washington with administration officials. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Dementia risk in the U.S. after age 55 higher than previously thought, study finds Mar 01, 2025

A new study shows that Americans’ risk of developing dementia after turning 55 is more than double what earlier research had found. The New York University study estimates that the number of dementia cases will double by 2060, reaching 1 million new diagnoses each year. John Yang speaks with Dr. Josef Coresh, one of the authors of the study, for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In clash with Zelenskyy, Trump deepens diplomatic rift over Russia’s war in Ukraine Feb 28, 2025

It was an extraordinary scene in the Oval Office as President Trump made a public break with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The two presidents and Vice President Vance argued for nearly five minutes in front of cameras. The heated back-and-forth could have profound effects on Ukraine and its defense against Russia's invasion and the U.S. relationship with Europe. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

‘The only winner was Putin’: GOP Rep. Lawler says after Trump’s argument with Zelenskyy Feb 28, 2025

Some of President Trump's fervent allies stood behind his actions in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. But Ukraine supporters within the Republican Party have expressed concerns about how the meeting played out and fear it could derail further negotiations with the country. Amna Nawaz discussed more with GOP Rep. Mike Lawler, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Historian analyzes devolving relations between U.S. and Ukraine after Oval Office spat Feb 28, 2025

President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy argued in the Oval Office in a stunning public display of devolving relations. Geoff Bennett discussed the developments with Timothy Snyder, one of the country's leading historians of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union who has written widely on Ukraine, Russia and the war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: First phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire ending as talks for second continue Feb 28, 2025

In our news wrap Friday, the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is ending with gaps remaining in negotiations for a second phase, an Illinois man was found guilty on hate crime and murder charges for killing a Palestinian American boy in 2023, Pope Francis suffered an isolated breathing crisis and Microsoft is closing internet calling service Skype. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

DOGE continues to hollow federal workforce after already firing more than 30,000 Feb 28, 2025

The Trump Administration continues to hollow out the federal workforce. More cuts are in the forecast despite courts largely siding with fired employees, so far. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The scientific impact of Trump’s cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service Feb 28, 2025

Hundreds of staff have been laid off at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That includes employees of the National Weather Service, the agency responsible for forecasts and severe weather alerts across the country, providing crucial data for scientists and meteorologists. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on the potential impact of the NOAA cuts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Brooks and Capehart on the implications of Trump’s altercation with Zelenskyy Feb 28, 2025

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's public spat with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, if Europe can depend on the U.S. and new restrictions on the White House press corps. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres on the emotion behind her role in ‘I’m Still Here’ Feb 28, 2025

The Brazilian film “I’m Still Here,” based on a true story, will be vying for the Academy Awards for Best International Film and Best Picture. Its star, Fernanda Torres, is also competing for an Oscar. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Torres and her role for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Trump meets with British PM amid tensions with Europe over Ukraine and tariffs Feb 27, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer continued a week of Oval Office diplomacy, arriving at the White House for meetings with President Trump and his team. Starmer is the second of three critical European allies to meet with the president this week. On the agenda is the brutal war in Ukraine and Trump's efforts to make a deal with the invader, Russia's Vladimir Putin. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Tate brothers return to U.S. after travel ban lifted by prosecutors Feb 27, 2025

In our news wrap Thursday, social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived in Florida after a travel ban was lifted, Mexico is sending an infamous drug lord and more than two dozen other prisoners to the U.S. as requested by the government and the Pentagon is ordering transgender troops to be removed from the military within 60 days. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Remembering the life and legendary career of actor Gene Hackman Feb 27, 2025

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman is dead at the age of 95. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Wednesday. Authorities are still investigating the cause, but a search warrant affidavit described their deaths as "suspicious." As John Yang reports, Hackman was one of the great actors of his generation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Doctor who survived Ebola highlights risks of Musk’s funding cuts Feb 27, 2025

In a Cabinet meeting, Elon Musk defended the actions his team has made to cut government jobs, but public health experts say Musk is wrong. USAID's Ebola prevention efforts have been largely frozen since the agency was mostly shuttered last month. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Dr. Craig Spencer, who survived Ebola after treating patients in Guinea with Doctors Without Borders in 2014. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Schools face deadline to end diversity initiatives under Trump guidelines Feb 27, 2025

The Trump administration has threatened to pull federal funding from K-12 schools and universities that consider race in any way. The Education Department argues the Supreme Court’s ruling outlawing race in college admissions applies more broadly on campus. It is sparking confusion and legal challenges. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Angel Perez and David Law for our series, Race Matters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Health officials concerned as FDA cancels meeting to update flu vaccines Feb 27, 2025

The FDA canceled a critical meeting of flu vaccine experts where officials decide which strains to target in the next vaccine. It comes amid one of the worst flu seasons in 15 years, according to the CDC. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Paul Offit, one of the FDA committee advisors and director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

More pregnant women face life-threatening sepsis in wake of strict abortion laws Feb 27, 2025

In the years since the Supreme Court overturned the right to abortion and since Texas instituted one of the country’s strictest abortion bans, the state has seen an increased rate of sepsis among women who lost their pregnancies in the second trimester. That’s according to a new investigation by ProPublica. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Lizzie Presser, a health reporter at ProPublica. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Black women serving in Senate together reflect on historic first and making an impact Feb 27, 2025

For the first time in the 236-year history of the U.S. Senate, two Black women are serving simultaneously. Geoff Bennett sat down with Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware for a conversation about breaking barriers, shaping history and how Democrats aim to meet the current political moment. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Trump and Musk preview more cuts to federal workforce in first Cabinet meeting Feb 26, 2025

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

A look at the misleading and incorrect claims on DOGE’s ‘wall of receipts’ Feb 26, 2025

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

News Wrap: Child dies from measles amid West Texas outbreak Feb 26, 2025

In our news wrap Wednesday, an unvaccinated child has died in the West Texas measles outbreak, Supreme Court justices seemed to side with a woman who brought a lawsuit claiming workplace discrimination because she is straight and a Baltimore judge is considering whether to reduce the life sentence for Adnan Syed to time served after prosecutors withdrew an attempt to vacate his murder conviction. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

‘A lot of bloat’: Rep. Arrington defends GOP budget plan that slashes spending, cuts taxes Feb 26, 2025

When the House passed the Republican budget Tuesday night, it was an important step towards funding President Trump’s agenda. Their bill includes tax cuts totaling $4.5 trillion, spending cuts amounting to $1.5 to $2 trillion and about $3 trillion added to the deficit over the next ten years. Rep. Jodey Arrington is chair of the House Budget Committee and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the plan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How advocacy groups are responding to a court blocking Trump’s ban on refugees Feb 26, 2025

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

U.S. deporting migrants to Central American stopovers regardless of country of origin Feb 26, 2025

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

Panama government official describes his country’s role in Trump’s immigration crackdown Feb 26, 2025

Panama is serving as a stopover for unauthorized migrants being removed from the U.S. by the Trump administration. To discuss the country's role in receiving hundreds of migrants, Amna Nawaz spoke with Carlos Ruiz-Hernández, Panama’s vice minister for foreign affairs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Cultural impact of Black men’s fashion in the spotlight at upcoming Met Gala Feb 26, 2025

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

Trump adds to confusion about ‘somewhat voluntary’ response to Musk’s federal worker email Feb 25, 2025

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

White House says it will decide which news organizations routinely cover the president Feb 25, 2025

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

News Wrap: Supreme Court throws out murder conviction of Oklahoma death row inmate Feb 25, 2025

In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court threw out the murder conviction of Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, a Southwest Airlines plane nearly collided with a smaller jet on a runway in Chicago, the World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over a mystery illness in northwestern Congo that has killed more than 50 people and Pope Francis remains in critical but stable condition. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

House Republicans struggle to pass budget advancing Trump’s agenda Feb 25, 2025

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

West Texas measles outbreak spreads amid vaccine hesitancy in some communities Feb 25, 2025

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

Gazans try to rebuild destroyed homes and lives as fragile ceasefire with Israel holds Feb 25, 2025

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

How Department of Education cuts could hurt resources for students with disabilities Feb 25, 2025

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

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on their longer than expected stay in space Feb 25, 2025

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

Ukraine marks 3 years since start of Russia’s invasion as Trump’s stance raises concerns Feb 24, 2025

Three years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the grim anniversary was marked in Kyiv and across Europe. It comes as the U.S., under President Trump, has changed its stance on the war. It has sparked deep concern across Europe as the president has sought to deflect blame from Russia for its invasion and criticize Ukrainians and European allies. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Trump picks loyalist Bongino to be second-in-command at FBI Feb 24, 2025

President Trump has picked a loyalist to be second-in-command at the FBI. Dan Bongino grew a massive online following spreading lies about election security, including that the agency he’ll help oversee tried to rig the 2016 and 2020 elections. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Judge declines to restore AP’s position in White House press pool Feb 24, 2025

In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge declined to give the Associated Press its spot back in the White House press pool for now, the Supreme Court declined to hear a pair of cases from abortion opponents over their right to protest near abortion clinics and the Secret Service agent who jumped onto the back of JFK's limousine after the president was shot in 1963 has died. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Retired rear admiral fears Trump replacing military leaders with those ‘loyal to him’ Feb 24, 2025

The Trump administration fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, breaking with decades of precedent as part of a broader purge of senior military leaders. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also said the administration would replace the top lawyers for the Army, Navy and Air Force. Geoff Bennett discussed the changes with retired Rear Adm. James McPherson. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Why a former IRS commissioner says Musk’s mass layoffs are a huge mistake Feb 24, 2025

The IRS is in the process of terminating more than 6,000 employees, around six percent of the agency’s workforce, as Elon Musk’s team continues its efforts to cut federal employees. Former IRS leaders who served under both Democratic and Republican presidents have called the mass layoffs a mistake. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with former commissioner Daniel Werfel. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Center-right party wins Germany’s election as far-right doubles its support Feb 24, 2025

The man poised to become Germany's next chancellor accused President Trump of being indifferent to Europe’s plight and blasted Washington’s interference in the general election. Friedrich Merz has begun work at trying to forge a governing coalition, having ruled out working alongside a far-right party supported by the Trump administration. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Berlin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s approval ratings after one month in office Feb 24, 2025

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Republicans facing boisterous town halls amid President Trump's and Elon Musk's federal workforce cuts, Democratic lawmakers encounter frustrated voters, Trump's approval ratings and the upcoming budget fight in Congress. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Altadena’s Black homeowners face challenging future after devastating wildfires Feb 24, 2025

The fires that burned parts of Southern California will likely become the most expensive wildfires in U.S. history. They also burned a scar through historically Black neighborhoods in Altadena. Families there are still sifting through the debris and are concerned about what Altadena will look like going forward. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

German voters shift substantially to the right in landmark election Feb 23, 2025

In Germany, voters went to the polls on Sunday in a national election that saw a surge in support for the far-right AfD party and a rejection of the left-leaning coalition that had governed the country for the past four years. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Berlin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thousands attend funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, longtime Hezbollah leader killed by Israel Feb 23, 2025

In Lebanon on Sunday, thousands turned out for the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, the former longtime leader of Hezbollah who was killed nearly five months ago in the war with Israel. The funeral came just days after Israel failed to meet a second deadline to withdraw from southern Lebanon as part of a fragile ceasefire deal. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports from Beirut. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Hamas accuses Israel of violating ceasefire deal by delaying prisoner release Feb 23, 2025

In our news wrap Sunday, Israel delayed the release of 620 Palestinian detainees it was supposed to free on Saturday, Musk’s team asked more than 2 million federal employees to explain their work or risk losing their jobs, the pope remains in critical condition with early signs of kidney failure, and U.S. skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin became the first skier to win 100 World Cup races. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New film highlights fear in Estonia, Finland and Sweden of Putin’s aims beyond Ukraine Feb 23, 2025

The shift in U.S. support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, which enters its fourth year on Monday, has raised alarms in Kyiv and in capitals across Europe. A new documentary finds that those anxieties are especially high in some of Russia’s neighbors on the Baltic Sea. John Yang speaks with NBC News producer Joel Seidman and correspondent Kevin Tibbles for more about their film. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What Trump’s IVF executive order means for access to fertility assistance for Americans Feb 23, 2025

One of the executive orders Trump signed this past week seeks policy recommendations to expand access to in vitro fertilization. According to a 2024 survey, 1 in 10 women of reproductive age say they received fertility assistance, including IVF, but insurance coverage for the procedure is limited. Ali Rogin speaks with Barbara Collura about how the order stacks up to Trump’s campaign pledge. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The potential consequences of Trump’s unprecedented Pentagon shakeup Feb 22, 2025

Trump’s shakeup of Washington reached the Pentagon on Friday as he fired several top military leaders, including Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump selected retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine to be the new Joint Chiefs chairman, a job that requires Senate confirmation. John Yang speaks with Eric Edelman for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Trump touts his administration’s achievements at CPAC Feb 22, 2025

In our news wrap Saturday, Trump spoke at the final day of CPAC, new FBI director Kash Patel is shifting agents away from the D.C. area, Hamas released the last six living hostages promised in the first phase of its ceasefire with Israel, Pope Francis is in critical condition, the West Texas measles outbreak is getting worse, and a cholera outbreak has killed about 60 people in southern Sudan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Project 2025 policies the Trump administration is already implementing Feb 22, 2025

In the first month of his second term, President Trump has reshaped the government with a flurry of executive orders. A recent analysis by Politico found that many of those actions have closely aligned with Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint he once disavowed. William Brangham speaks with Politico White House reporter Megan Messerly for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Psychologist discusses how generational trauma affects Black women Feb 22, 2025

Most people experience a traumatic event some time during their lives — losing a loved one, being the victim of violence or surviving a natural disaster. But what happens when the impact of trauma is the indirect result of the experiences of family and caretakers? As part of our series, Race Matters, Ali Rogin speaks with Inger Burnett-Zeigler about the effects of generational trauma. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Trump levies new barbs at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Feb 21, 2025

In our news wrap Friday, President Trump levied new shots against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, a federal judge adjourned the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass dismissed the city's fire chief over her handling of last month's deadly wildfires. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The potential impact of a Trump takeover of USPS Feb 21, 2025

President Trump reportedly plans to fire the board of the U.S. Postal Service and place the independent agency under the control of the Commerce Department, a move that could be the first step in privatizing the service. The White House denied that an executive order to make the change is in the works. Jacob Bogage of The Washington Post reported on the issue and discussed more with Geoff Bennett. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ex-ranger on how Trump’s mass government firings are affecting the National Park Service Feb 21, 2025

At the direction of the president, Elon Musk and his team are firing federal workers at a breakneck pace. This week, some 6,000 employees are expecting termination notices at the IRS along with more than 5,000 across agencies at Health and Human Services. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López spoke with a former federal worker who recently found herself out of a job and career. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

German voters head to polls Sunday in election dominated by immigration concerns Feb 21, 2025

German voters go to the polls this weekend in an election dominated by concerns about immigration. The country is expected to reject the incumbent left-leaning Chancellor Olaf Scholz in favor of a center-right candidate, followed closely by an anti-immigrant party that has the backing of the Trump administration. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Berlin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Syria’s minority sects concerned new government won’t protect them Feb 21, 2025

When Sunni rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last December, they vowed to form an inclusive Syrian government by March. Sunnis comprise around 75 percent of Syria with the remaining 25 percent made up of minorities like Alawites, Christians, Shiite Muslims, Kurds and Druze. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn met with members of some of these communities and reports from Damascus. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Brooks and Capehart on Republicans facing backlash over federal cuts Feb 21, 2025

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including fresh tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, town hall backlash to major cuts to the federal workforce and how inflation could sink Republicans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Green Book exhibit showcases history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in the U.S. Feb 21, 2025

The “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide for African Americans first published in 1936, was a valued resource at a time when travel held the promise of adventure but was also perilous. It is now the subject of an exhibit showcasing the history, struggles and triumphs of Black travel in America. Communities correspondent Gabrielle Hays reports for our series, Race Matters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A look at Trump’s first month in office as Congress works on his tax cut, border package Feb 20, 2025

President Trump has been on the job for one month and the pace of his administration has been unrelenting. Thursday, a federal judge ruled the administration could continue firing federal workers by the thousands and the Senate confirmed one of the president's most polarizing nominees to lead the FBI. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Bodies of youngest kidnapped Israelis returned by Hamas as ceasefire holds Feb 20, 2025

Near Tel Aviv, three buses exploded in a parking lot in a suspected attack that further rattled Israel after the return of the remains of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. A U.N. official called the taunting display during the handover "abhorrent and cruel." While it sparked outrage in Israel and beyond, the emotions of many are tempered by the return of hostages still alive. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: New York governor will not remove Eric Adams from office Feb 20, 2025

In our news wrap Thursday, New York Gov. Hochul decided not to remove NYC's mayor from office, six prison workers in New York were indicted for murder in the beating of a handcuffed inmate, South Korea's president appeared in court and the former head of Spain's soccer federation was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing a player without her consent. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How Elon Musk gained so much power in the Trump administration Feb 20, 2025

President Trump has tasked Elon Musk with an enormous job of searching the federal government and rooting out inefficiencies and waste. But Musk’s initial, often chaotic, infiltration of various departments has set off alarm bells. It’s also put the tech entrepreneur at center stage of the conservative movement. William Brangham looks at the history of the man behind this effort. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Commentator Michael Knowles on Trump’s power and the conservative movement Feb 20, 2025

During its first month, the Trump administration has brought dramatic proposals and unprecedented changes to the government, including an effort to remake the executive branch. Amna Nawaz discussed that with conservative commentator Michael Knowles for our series, On Democracy, looking at questions about laws, institutions and norms that have shaped America and the challenges they face today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Cimafunk describes his unique sound and how he’s bringing Cuban music to the world Feb 20, 2025

Cimafunk, a 35-year-old musician dubbed a "global ambassador" for Cuban music, has earned Grammy nominations three years in a row. Blending genres from Latin rock to Afro-Cuban funk, he creates his own unique sound. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown and senior arts producer Anne Azzi Davenport report the final piece in their series from Havana for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ as he tries to pressure Kyiv to accept deal to end war Feb 19, 2025

President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a dictator as he tried to pressure Kyiv to accept a deal to end the war. The U.S. is negotiating those terms directly with Russia. It comes a day after Trump falsely claimed Ukraine started the war. Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Bolsonaro charged with attempting coup after losing Brazil’s election Feb 19, 2025

In our news wrap Wednesday, former Brazilian President Bolsonaro has been formally charged with attempting a coup to stay in office after losing the 2022 election, the Trump administration is ordering New York City to stop its congestion pricing system, two small planes collide midair at an Arizona airport and Apple launched a new low-cost iPhone as it tries to kickstart its smartphone business. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Judge overseeing Eric Adams corruption case asks DOJ why it’s dropping charges Feb 19, 2025

The federal judge overseeing the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a hearing Wednesday about the Trump Justice Department's sudden decision to drop the case. That reversal prompted seven federal prosecutors to resign in protest and has further plunged the mayor’s administration into turmoil. William Brangham was in the courtroom and reports on the developments. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Inspectors general fired by Trump issue warning about lack of oversight Feb 19, 2025

The Trump administration's first weeks saw a wave of firings, including more than 17 inspectors general, independent watchdogs overseeing government waste, fraud and abuse. These actions have already prompted a lawsuit challenging their legality and ongoing protests outside federal buildings. Laura Barrón-López speaks with two of the fired inspectors general, Christi Grimm and Robert Storch. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Epidemiologist analyzes Trump administration’s strategies against bird flu Feb 19, 2025

The Trump administration plans to roll out a new strategy against the bird flu. There are few details, but to bring egg prices down, the plan is aimed at trying to minimize the slaughter of chickens when the flu strikes a flock. More than 150 million poultry have been affected since 2022 and 58 people have been sickened by it. Geoff Bennett discussed more with epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

‘I want to keep serving’: Navy commander fights Trump’s trans military ban Feb 19, 2025

The Trump administration’s efforts to ban transgender people from serving in the military has come under hostile fire. One of those who could be affected by Trump's ban is Commander Emily Shilling, a decorated Navy pilot with over 60 combat missions and high-risk work as a test pilot. Lisa Desjardins spoke with Shilling about her legal challenge to Trump's executive order. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The history of the Panama Canal and reality of its control as Trump threatens action Feb 19, 2025

Since returning to office, President Trump has made repeated claims that China operates the Panama Canal and threatened to take it back from the Panama Canal Authority, which has controlled it since 1999. Economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the canal’s history and the facts surrounding its operation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Robert Putnam reflects on how America became so polarized and what can unify the nation Feb 19, 2025

For over two years, Judy Woodruff has traveled the country exploring the roots of America’s divisions over race, religion, culture, wealth and more for America at a Crossroads. The series returns with political scientist Robert Putnam, who has spent decades studying these divides and how we might find our way back to a more unified nation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Without Ukrainian officials present, U.S. and Russia meet to discuss ending war Feb 18, 2025

Russian and U.S. officials met in person for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine more than 1,000 days ago. They aimed to chart a path towards peace and raised the possibility of lifting sanctions they’ve aimed at each other. They also agreed to work toward restoring staffing at embassies. But there was one glaring omission: Ukrainian officials were not in the room. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

U.S. foreign policy experts analyze the opening talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine Feb 18, 2025

In Saudi Arabia, U.S. officials met with Russian counterparts to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Missing from these talks were Ukrainian and European representatives. Geoff Bennett analyzed the notable absences with Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a former senior intelligence officer focused on Russia and Eurasia, and Paul Saunders, executive director of the Center for the National Interest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: New York governor weighs whether to remove NYC mayor from office Feb 18, 2025

In our news wrap Tuesday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul met with political leaders in Manhattan to decide whether to remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, all living Israeli hostages set to be freed under phase one of the ceasefire deal in Gaza will be released by Hamas this weekend and the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says Israeli forces raided and closed four of its schools in East Jerusalem. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Arizona attorney general discusses lawsuit challenging Musk’s power as unelected official Feb 18, 2025

A federal judge ruled against a motion imposing a temporary restraining order on Elon Musk's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency." The ruling is in response to a suit brought by 14 attorneys general alleging President Trump violated the Constitution by granting Musk power. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, one of the plaintiffs in the suit. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Musk and DOGE face new criticism for seeking access to sensitive IRS data Feb 18, 2025

Elon Musk’s "Department of Government Efficiency" group is seeking access to data systems within the IRS that house financial information about every taxpayer, business and nonprofit in the country. Geoff Bennett discussed the implications with Natasha Sarin, a professor at Yale Law School and School of Management and former Treasury Department counselor for tax policy and implementation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Toronto plane crash and FAA layoffs add to air safety concerns Feb 18, 2025

Investigators are trying to determine what caused Delta Air Lines jet to flip over during landing at Toronto's Pearson Airport. All 80 passengers survived and 21 people were injured. Air traffic controllers warned pilots of high winds just before the plane attempted to land. It’s the latest in a string of significant accidents in less than a month. Amna Nawaz discussed more with David Shepardson. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Examining the truth about fighting fires in California amid water management claims Feb 18, 2025

Last month’s wildfires in California destroyed thousands of homes, killed at least 29 people and will likely cost hundreds of billions of dollars. President Trump has claimed that state officials made the disaster worse by how they managed the state’s complex water system. William Brangham looks at those allegations and the realities of water management in the nation’s most populous state. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Andrew Young on the current political moment and his life of service Feb 18, 2025

Andrew Young is a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a two-term mayor of Atlanta. The nation last saw him as he delivered a heartfelt homily at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Geoff Bennett spoke with Young in Atlanta for his insights on the current political moment and his reflections on his extraordinary life of service. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

‘Chaos and confusion’ as Trump’s mass firings impact the basic functions of government Feb 17, 2025

The federal government is closed on Monday to celebrate Presidents Day, but the Trump administration's effort to permanently scale back the size and scope of the federal workforce continues in full force. As Laura Barrón-López reports, President Trump's actions in his first few weeks also fueled demonstrations on this holiday weekend. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Delta flight crashes in Toronto, injuring at least 8 people Feb 17, 2025

In our news wrap Monday, a Delta Airlines flight crashed while landing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport causing eight injuries, at least 12 people have died from severe weekend storms in the South, doctors are treating Pope Francis for an infection after he was admitted to the hospital with bronchitis and a rare artifact from the nation's first president is being put up for sale. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How the start of Trump’s second term looks like some autocracies Feb 17, 2025

President Trump’s social media post over the weekend that implied he is above the law triggered alarm bells from experts who were already concerned about the legal and constitutional boundaries tested during his first few weeks in office. Kim Lane Scheppele, professor of sociology and international affairs at Princeton University, joins Amna Nawaz to discuss for our new series, "On Democracy." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

European leaders are left scrambling as U.S. nears talks with Russia on Ukraine Feb 17, 2025

European leaders met in France on Monday as President Trump's delegation prepared for talks with Russia about how to end the war with Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called it a "difficult situation" for Europe, and said that talks must produce a fair and sustainable peace. Gabrielius Landsbergis, Lithuania’s former foreign minister, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Farmers feeling weight of Trump policies with shutdown of aid Feb 17, 2025

In the last two presidential elections, farmers voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump, but now some are saying his efforts to cut the government are causing major financial pressure. William Brangham reports and speaks with Nick Levendofsky, executive director of the Kansas Farmers Union, for more perspective. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s expanding executive powers Feb 17, 2025

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Donald Trump's expanding executive power nearly one month into his second term. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

‘Sugarcane’ exposes horrifying abuse of Native children in Canadian schools Feb 17, 2025

An investigation at an Indian residential school in Canada is the focus of the documentary, “Sugarcane," named after a Native reservation in British Columbia. The film is up for an Academy Award, and has already made history: it's the first time an Indigenous director from North America has been nominated for an Oscar. Jeffrey Brown spoke to the filmmakers for our series, "CANVAS." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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