Episodios

  • What’s behind Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine and his threats against Russia

    What’s behind Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine and his threats against Russia
    Jul 14 2025
    President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced they would infuse Ukraine with American weapons bought by European allies. Trump also threatened massive sanctions on Russia if there is no ceasefire by early September. It was a remarkable turnaround for a president who only months ago blamed Ukraine for the war and ridiculed its president. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • News Wrap: Fire at assisted-living facility in Massachusetts kills at least 9

    News Wrap: Fire at assisted-living facility in Massachusetts kills at least 9
    Jul 14 2025
    In our news wrap Monday, a fire at an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts killed at least nine people, Arizona's governor is calling for a federal investigation into why a wildfire along the Grand Canyon was not immediately put out and the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to proceed with dismantling the Education Department. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods

    Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods
    Jul 14 2025
    The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future. William Brangham discussed more with former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • How a ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ provision could accelerate a shift toward private education

    How a ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ provision could accelerate a shift toward private education
    Jul 14 2025
    President Trump’s big policy act on tax cuts, spending cuts and immigration also has a number of other key provisions that are getting less attention but include big changes. That includes what amounts to a new national school voucher program. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Republicans face deadline to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media

    Republicans face deadline to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media
    Jul 14 2025
    The White House effort to cut back $9.4 billion of already allocated government spending faces a critical vote in the Senate this week. Some Republicans have concerns about the cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting as the clock ticks to Friday’s deadline to approve or modify the Trump administration plan. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • A look at the split in Trump’s base over the Epstein files

    A look at the split in Trump’s base over the Epstein files
    Jul 14 2025
    The handling of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s case continues to roil the MAGA world. After repeatedly claiming there were scandalous, criminal details about Epstein being hidden from the public, some of those same people are now saying there’s nothing to see. But key figures from the president’s base allege that a cover-up continues. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout of the Epstein investigation

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout of the Epstein investigation
    Jul 14 2025
    NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout of the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the White House effort to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media and the public opinion on immigration raids. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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  • Film critics reveal their favorite and most anticipated summer movies

    Film critics reveal their favorite and most anticipated summer movies
    Jul 14 2025
    Superman, one of the summer’s most eagerly anticipated blockbusters, delivered with a big opening weekend. Jeffrey Brown sat down with a pair of film critics to share their top picks on the big releases, comedies and some lesser-known choices. It’s part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    9 m