PBS News Hour - Politics
Listen to all of the PBS News Hour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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August 2, 2025 • 5 mins
The White House’s announcement Friday that it will impose hefty tariffs on imports from nearly 70 countries next week triggered the worst day on Wall Street in more than a month. Those economic jitters were compounded by a weaker than expected jobs report, which prompted Trump to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner who produced it. Economist Ernie Tedeschi joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS News is supported by - ht...
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August 1, 2025 • 8 mins
President Trump announced another list of new tariffs on more than 60 countries, an unprecedented economic move that seeks to remake the global trade system. The tariffs, which range in rates from 10 to 41 percent, will take effect next week. It comes as the jobs report came in weaker than expected, with just 73,000 added last month. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Oren Cass of American Compass. PBS News is supported by - https:/...
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August 1, 2025 • 4 mins
The Trump administration announced plans for one of the largest renovations to the White House in decades. It includes a 90,000 square foot state ballroom that will be built in the East Wing at a projected cost of $200 million. The White House says donations from President Trump and other private donors will fund it. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Tamara Keith of NPR. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about...
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August 1, 2025 • 11 mins
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump fires the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs report, the White House surveys the humanitarian situation in Gaza today and former Vice President Harris makes her first television appearance since losing the election. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/abou...
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July 31, 2025 • 6 mins
With hours to go before President Trump’s deadline, dozens of countries are facing the possibility of significant tariffs that could go into effect. But there’s uncertainty around the deadline as Trump announced a 90-day extension for Mexico. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jason Furman, an economics professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the former head of the Council of Economic Advisers. PBS News is supported by ...
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A late-night congressional vote fell short of the number needed to block weapons sales to Israel. But in a dramatic shift, more than half of Democrats supported the measure, reaching its highest level of support to date. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and was one of those yes votes. She joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour...
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July 31, 2025 • 9 mins
We continue our look at the FCC’s decision to allow Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to merge with the Hollywood studio Skydance. The scrutinized media deal was approved in a 2-1 vote after Paramount agreed to a settlement with President Trump and Skydance agreed to other concessions. Geoff Bennett discussed more with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who voted in favor of the merger. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs....
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July 31, 2025 • 6 mins
As pressure continues for President Trump to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the president’s evolving answers about his relationship with Epstein, and why it ended, have raised more questions. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Julie Brown of the Miami Herald. Brown’s reporting in 2017 and 2018 led to sex trafficking charges against Epstein and identified nearly 80 of his victims. PBS News is supported by - https:...
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July 31, 2025 • 5 mins
Texas lawmakers are revisiting their congressional maps in a rare mid-decade review to redraw their lines in favor of Republicans. President Trump urged leaders in the state to restructure their maps in an attempt to maintain GOP control of the House. Ali Rogin discussed the Lone Star State’s redistricting battle with Abby Livingston of Puck. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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July 30, 2025 • 4 mins
Members of the U.S. House have left Washington for their summer break, and Republicans are working to promote the tax and spending cuts President Trump recently signed into law. But concerns about cuts to Medicaid remain. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports from Louisiana, home to the top two House leaders, and the state with the greatest reliance on Medicaid in the country. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pb...
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July 30, 2025 • 8 mins
The state of Colorado is suing a local sheriff’s deputy, accusing him of aiding federal immigration agents with the arrest of a college student with an expired visa. Attorney General Phil Weiser says the deputy violated state laws that ban state and local government employees from cooperating with federal officials on immigration enforcement. Weiser joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the case. PBS News is supported by - https://...
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The $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance is fueling a fierce First Amendment fight and raising questions about the influence of the Trump administration. The FCC approved the deal by a 2-1 vote along party lines and came shortly after Paramount paid $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Trump. Anna Gomez was the sole dissenting vote and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pb...
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July 29, 2025 • 11 mins
With razor-thin GOP majorities in the House and Senate, many lawmakers are retreating to their political corners rather than seeking out compromise. But one bipartisan duo is bucking the trend, arguing their disaster prevention proposal can overcome political dysfunction. Amna Nawaz discussed that with Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah and Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/...
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July 28, 2025 • 6 mins
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly intends to remove all 16 members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The highly influential panel plays a key role in determining what treatments insurers must cover and makes recommendations about care that are followed by doctors across the country. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Dr. Bobby Mukkamala. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/...
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July 28, 2025 • 8 mins
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's trade deals, the debate over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Vice President Vance hits the road to sell the administration’s signature legislative achievement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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The Trump administration has launched investigations into colleges and universities. The White House accuses the schools of not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus. Last week, Columbia University settled with the administration in a major deal that could be a blueprint for battles with other schools. Ali Rogin looked into one of the key players behind the administration's approach. PBS News is supported by - https://www.p...
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July 26, 2025 • 3 mins
In our news wrap Saturday, Trump golfed at his resort in Scotland as locals protested his visit, House Democrats sought more details about Trump’s connections with Epstein, Florida Gov. DeSantis confirmed detainees at “Alligator Alcatraz” are being flown out for deportation, and Thailand’s acting prime minister said he agrees in principle to a ceasefire with Cambodia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.p...
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July 25, 2025 • 5 mins
The ramifications of President Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending law are beginning to play out. That includes cuts to several federal programs, while significantly increasing spending in other areas, like immigration enforcement. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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July 25, 2025 • 6 mins
The Supreme Court has handled a flood of appeals from the Trump administration on its emergency docket, also known as the shadow docket. In the first six months of Trump’s term, the conservatives on the court have sided with him on several key policies, but the decisions have come with little to no explanation for their rationale. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - htt...
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July 25, 2025 • 13 mins
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the debate over the Epstein files continues to cause a rift for Republicans, the Trump administration settles its fight with Columbia University and if Democrats can form a vision to fight back against Trump. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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