February 17, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode

Monday on the News Hour, how President Trump's mass firings across the federal workforce are affecting the basic functions of government and the lives of thousands of workers. Then, one expert discusses how Trump's second term is similar to some autocracies. Plus, the gutting of billions of dollars of U.S. foreign aid threatens the livelihoods of American farmers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders