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Wednesday on the News Hour, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid pressure from the president as the U.S. economy faces an uncertain future. The United Kingdom honors President Trump with a lavish state visit amid a tense time for foreign relations. Plus, as violence escalates and a ceasefire remains elusive, a panel commissioned by the UN determines Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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