Friday on the News Hour, a federal prosecutor agrees to drop charges against New York City’s mayor, complying with a Justice Department order that sparked mass resignations. Vice President Vance lectures European allies on democracy at a summit largely meant to focus on the security of Ukraine. Plus, Jane Austen fans around the world honor the British novelist’s legacy 250 years after her birth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 15, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Friday on the News Hour, a federal prosecutor agrees to drop charges against New York City’s mayor, complying with a Justice Department order that sparked mass resignations. Vice President Vance lectures European allies on democracy at a summit largely meant to focus on the security of Ukraine. Plus, Jane Austen fans around the world honor the British novelist’s legacy 250 years after her birth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 15, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Thursday on the News Hour, European allies criticize the U.S. for moving ahead on peace talks with Russia while seeming to sideline Ukraine. President Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, a move that could escalate trade wars and raise inflation. Plus, what Trump voters think about his first weeks in office, immigration crackdowns, controversial Cabinet picks and a gutting of the federal workforce. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 14, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Thursday on the News Hour, European allies criticize the U.S. for moving ahead on peace talks with Russia while seeming to sideline Ukraine. President Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, a move that could escalate trade wars and raise inflation. Plus, what Trump voters think about his first weeks in office, immigration crackdowns, controversial Cabinet picks and a gutting of the federal workforce. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 14, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Wednesday on the News Hour, in his first meeting with European allies, Defense Secretary Hegseth charts major American policy shifts on Ukraine. Lawmakers spotlight the so-called "war on waste" as Elon Musk's influence in the White House broadens. Plus, the Trump administration guts key research efforts within the Education Department, an agency the president has pledged to eliminate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 13, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Wednesday on the News Hour, in his first meeting with European allies, Defense Secretary Hegseth charts major American policy shifts on Ukraine. Lawmakers spotlight the so-called "war on waste" as Elon Musk's influence in the White House broadens. Plus, the Trump administration guts key research efforts within the Education Department, an agency the president has pledged to eliminate. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 13, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday on the News Hour, in a White House visit with the king of Jordan, President Trump doubled down on his plan to take over Gaza and push out Palestinians. We examine the long-term effects of the Trump administration's plans to cut medical research funding. Plus, how students and teachers whose schools were destroyed by the California wildfires are finding ways to keep learning. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 12, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday on the News Hour, in a White House visit with the king of Jordan, President Trump doubled down on his plan to take over Gaza and push out Palestinians. We examine the long-term effects of the Trump administration's plans to cut medical research funding. Plus, how students and teachers whose schools were destroyed by the California wildfires are finding ways to keep learning. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 12, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Monday on the News Hour, states sue to block massive cuts to medical research while a judge says the Trump administration is ignoring orders to pause a funding freeze. President Trump announces new tariffs on steel and aluminum, escalating his trade battles. Plus, wildfires reveal a devastating new reality in a world threatened by climate change, homeowners increasingly left without insurance. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 11, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Monday on the News Hour, states sue to block massive cuts to medical research while a judge says the Trump administration is ignoring orders to pause a funding freeze. President Trump announces new tariffs on steel and aluminum, escalating his trade battles. Plus, wildfires reveal a devastating new reality in a world threatened by climate change, homeowners increasingly left without insurance. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 11, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Sunday on PBS News Weekend, while Israeli forces withdraw from a key corridor in Gaza, they continue to hold territory in Lebanon where they say Hezbollah remains a threat. Then, why a painful condition affecting millions of women can take years to diagnose. Plus, we explore how the reliably red state of Utah is going green. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 09, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sunday on PBS News Weekend, while Israeli forces withdraw from a key corridor in Gaza, they continue to hold territory in Lebanon where they say Hezbollah remains a threat. Then, why a painful condition affecting millions of women can take years to diagnose. Plus, we explore how the reliably red state of Utah is going green. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 09, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive records while plans to dismantle USAID are temporarily halted. Then, we explore the deep roots of DEI in America as it comes under increasing attack. Plus, a NASA mission to collect a piece of an ancient asteroid offers new clues about the origins of life on Earth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 08, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive records while plans to dismantle USAID are temporarily halted. Then, we explore the deep roots of DEI in America as it comes under increasing attack. Plus, a NASA mission to collect a piece of an ancient asteroid offers new clues about the origins of life on Earth. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 08, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Friday on the News Hour, President Trump charges ahead with his agenda, reshaping foreign policy, sending migrants to Guantanamo and pushing out government workers. We speak with the United Nations' top humanitarian official about the situation in Gaza as displaced Palestinians are returning home. Plus, hiring slows but the unemployment rate ticks down, we look at what it means for the economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 08, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Friday on the News Hour, President Trump charges ahead with his agenda, reshaping foreign policy, sending migrants to Guantanamo and pushing out government workers. We speak with the United Nations' top humanitarian official about the situation in Gaza as displaced Palestinians are returning home. Plus, hiring slows but the unemployment rate ticks down, we look at what it means for the economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 08, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Thursday on the News Hour, the deadline for federal workers to resign with pay is delayed as another plan from President Trump is blocked by a court. How the federal funding freeze is limiting nonprofits' ability to operate, including community health and Head Start programs. Plus, a democracy advocate examines the dramatic changes the Trump administration is making to the government. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 07, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Thursday on the News Hour, the deadline for federal workers to resign with pay is delayed as another plan from President Trump is blocked by a court. How the federal funding freeze is limiting nonprofits' ability to operate, including community health and Head Start programs. Plus, a democracy advocate examines the dramatic changes the Trump administration is making to the government. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 07, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Wednesday on the News Hour, Middle Eastern nations reject President Trump's idea to remove Palestinians from Gaza and take ownership of the decimated region. How Elon Musk is gutting government agencies and whether protests and lawmakers could slow his efforts. Plus, as USAID workers around the world are placed on leave, we look at the threat to global health programs and national security. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 06, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Wednesday on the News Hour, Middle Eastern nations reject President Trump's idea to remove Palestinians from Gaza and take ownership of the decimated region. How Elon Musk is gutting government agencies and whether protests and lawmakers could slow his efforts. Plus, as USAID workers around the world are placed on leave, we look at the threat to global health programs and national security. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 06, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday on the News Hour, Senate committees green light two of Trump's controversial nominees, paving the way for their confirmation. As Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the White House, we speak with the niece of a hostage released as part of the ceasefire deal. Plus, amid efforts to curtail birthright citizenship, one family's story demonstrates the history and legacy of that right. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 05, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Tuesday on the News Hour, Senate committees green light two of Trump's controversial nominees, paving the way for their confirmation. As Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits the White House, we speak with the niece of a hostage released as part of the ceasefire deal. Plus, amid efforts to curtail birthright citizenship, one family's story demonstrates the history and legacy of that right. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 05, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Monday on the News Hour, Elon Musk expands his influence in the Trump administration, gutting parts of the government while gaining access to sensitive federal payment systems. The U.S. agency tasked with overseeing foreign aid is put on the chopping block with potential risks for national security. Plus, how President Trump's tariff threats could affect American consumers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 04, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Monday on the News Hour, Elon Musk expands his influence in the Trump administration, gutting parts of the government while gaining access to sensitive federal payment systems. The U.S. agency tasked with overseeing foreign aid is put on the chopping block with potential risks for national security. Plus, how President Trump's tariff threats could affect American consumers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 04, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Sunday on PBS News Weekend, as the U.S., Canada and Mexico move toward a trade war, we get the view from north of the border with the Canadian ambassador to the United States. Then, the mental health toll of the devastating California wildfires as residents sift through the ashes of upended lives. Plus, why a deadly strain of bird flu is sending egg prices skyrocketing nationwide. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 02, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sunday on PBS News Weekend, as the U.S., Canada and Mexico move toward a trade war, we get the view from north of the border with the Canadian ambassador to the United States. Then, the mental health toll of the devastating California wildfires as residents sift through the ashes of upended lives. Plus, why a deadly strain of bird flu is sending egg prices skyrocketing nationwide. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 02, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Saturday on PBS News Weekend, another fatal plane crash as recovery teams continue to search for bodies from Wednesday’s deadly mid-air collision. Then, what President Trump’s tariffs could mean for America’s three largest trading partners. Plus, why veterinarians suffer a higher suicide rate and what vet schools are trying to doing about it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 01, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Saturday on PBS News Weekend, another fatal plane crash as recovery teams continue to search for bodies from Wednesday’s deadly mid-air collision. Then, what President Trump’s tariffs could mean for America’s three largest trading partners. Plus, why veterinarians suffer a higher suicide rate and what vet schools are trying to doing about it. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 01, 2025•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Friday on the News Hour, officials stop most helicopters from flying near Washington's national airport while looking into what caused the deadly collision with a passenger jet. UNRWA vows to keep providing aid to Gaza despite an Israeli ban on the organization taking effect. Plus, as Syria faces rebuilding after thirteen years of civil war, how one revolutionary envisions his nation's future. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Feb 01, 2025•Transcript available on Metacast Friday on the News Hour, officials stop most helicopters from flying near Washington's national airport while looking into what caused the deadly collision with a passenger jet. UNRWA vows to keep providing aid to Gaza despite an Israeli ban on the organization taking effect. Plus, as Syria faces rebuilding after thirteen years of civil war, how one revolutionary envisions his nation's future. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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