In a dramatic vote, House Republicans passed a $5 trillion budget framework that kick-starts the process for President Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. It came less than a day after hardline conservatives refused to support it. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Thursday, Russian-American Ksenia Karelina was released to the U.S. in a prisoner swap after 14 months in Russian captivity, well over 200 people are confirmed dead from a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims his agencies will identify the cause of autism by September of this year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Trump's tariffs mean Americans can expect to see even higher prices on items ranging from coffee to fruits and cheese. It comes at a time when food banks nationwide are reporting record levels of need and after the USDA halted more than $500 million in deliveries to those food banks. Deema Zein reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Trump signed executive orders Wednesday targeting two former aides who criticized him. Escalating his retribution campaign, the president directed the Justice Department to investigate Miles Taylor, a former Homeland Security official, and Christopher Krebs, a top cybersecurity official. Both were appointees in Trump’s first term. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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In 2009, a group of wealthy nations committed to helping less developed countries cope with the effects of climate change. But where the $100 billion goes has been tough to verify and critics say the effort has done little to help the people who need it most. With support from the Pulitzer Center, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on efforts to combat climate change and alleviate poverty in Senegal. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For decades, legendary photographer Platon has been taking portraits of some of the world’s most prominent people, from heads of state, to movie stars and everything in between. He recently started filming his photo shoots in which he gets his subject talking in a most disarming way. We share Platon’s dialogue with musician Nile Rodgers for our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
President Trump stunned many by pausing higher tariff rates on most other countries for 90 days. But the president raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 percent after Beijing retaliated overnight. This led to a historic day of rallies in the markets after multiple days of steep drops. Lisa Desjardins reports and Amna Nawaz discusses more with economists Simon Johnson and Douglas Irwin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In the United States, the vast majority of shoes sold are imported. That means tariffs are a real issue for the footwear industry. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Matt Priest, president and CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America trade group. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Amid a roller coaster week for the stock market, we're taking a look at how the global trade wars could affect personal finances in the U.S. Amna Nawaz spoke with Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Wednesday, the White House froze nearly $2 billion in federal funds meant for Cornell and Northwestern universities, federal judges in Texas and New York barred the Trump administration from deporting five Venezuelans jailed in those states for being alleged gang members and Beijing denied Ukrainian claims that Chinese citizens are fighting alongside Russia in its invasion. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The top IRS official is resigning after a deal between the agency and immigration authorities to share sensitive data. For decades, the IRS encouraged undocumented immigrants to file taxes with the assurance that their data would be protected. But the new agreement would give authorities who want to deport migrants access to personal records. William Brangham discussed more with Natasha Sarin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The role of the federal government has been at the center of a national debate over the last few months. But who really is our government and what is it made of? Judy Woodruff set out for answers in her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
"The Handmaid’s Tale" began as a novel read by several generations and has been turned into a film and an opera. Then, beginning in 2017, a hit series on Hulu that is now coming to its conclusion. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown has a look for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Just hours before major new tariffs are set to kick in, President Trump and his team said he remains open to deals but generally would not back down from levies on goods from more than 80 countries. That includes a 104 percent tariff on China set to take effect at midnight. That message helped kill an early stock market rally. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
For perspective on the growing trade war between the United States and China and the ripple effects it’s having, Amna Nawaz spoke with Elizabeth Economy. She served as the senior advisor for China in the Commerce Department during the Biden administration and is currently a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in its push to lay off thousands of federal workers, President Trump signed four executive orders designed to boost coal production after decades of decline and at least 58 people were killed in the Dominican Republic when a nightclub roof collapsed. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Congress had its first full day back at work since the tariff-related market selloffs. For Republicans, they face a critical moment for Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. Lisa Desjardins reports on how those in office see the tariffs and the latest budget negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
As a member of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma questioned President Trump’s trade representative Jamieson Greer about the president's tariffs. Sen. Lankford joined Amna Nawaz to discuss that issue and his new book, “Turnaround: America's Revival.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Ukrainian President Zelensky said troops in eastern Ukraine captured Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, a reminder of that war's global impact. Russia’s invasion has affected the thinking in Taiwan, which sees itself confronting a larger neighbor that challenges its sovereignty. Nick Schifrin reports on the connections between Ukraine and Taiwan for our series, Taiwan: Risk and Resistance. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can continue to use a rare 18th-century war authority to deport Venezuelan immigrants alleged to be gang members. But justices stipulated migrants must be given reasonable time to challenge their deportation under the Alien Enemies Act. William Brangham discussed more with Steve Vladeck, a constitutional law professor at Georgetown University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
The U.S. has sent hundreds of people to the notorious mega-prison in El Salvador known as CECOT. William Brangham discussed conditions inside that facility with Noah Bullock, the executive director of Cristosal, an international human rights group based in El Salvador. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
A second child died from measles-related causes in Texas where an outbreak has infected at least 505. Until this year, the U.S. had no reported measles deaths in a decade. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former anti-vaccine advocate, now says the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles. Deema Zein spoke with someone who had a front-row seat to its creation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
It was a volatile day of wild swings on the markets as investors and businesses sought clarity about the scope of new tariffs and how long they might last. President Trump and his team sent some conflicting messages, including a threat by the president to ramp up even larger tariffs against China. The turmoil and confusion over Trump's goals defined the day. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
U.S. businesses are already facing tough challenges as a result of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. We hear from small business owners across the country about how they are being impacted, and Amna Nawaz discusses the ongoing trade war with Erin McLaughlin, senior economist at the Conference Board. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In our news wrap Monday, in a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump revealed the U.S. will be in direct talks with Iran about the country's nuclear program, the death toll from the Myanmar earthquake has climbed past 3,600 and the Supreme Court has temporarily paused a deadline that the Trump administration faced to bring home a man they'd deported by mistake. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It's a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn might be coming. Nick Schifrin reports for our series, Taiwan: Risk and Resistance. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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 the political fallout from President Trump's decision to double down on his tariffs and if Democrats can capitalize on the weekend protests against Trump's policies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Max's medical drama The Pitt has its season finale this Thursday. The show tackles urgent issues like the impact of gun violence, hospital staffing shortages and the lasting effects of the pandemic. It has earned praise from both audiences and critics for its raw, realistic portrayal of life inside American hospitals. Geoff Bennett spoke with star Noah Wyle for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In a historic moment for hockey, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals scored in a career. Amna Nawaz discussed Ovechkin and his record-breaking achievement with Joe Beninati, play-by-play announcer for the Capitals on the Monumental Sports Network. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
