A lot to break down after Dems claimed decisive wins in NYC, VA and NJ.Was last night a referendum on Trump? And the debate over the Democratic Party has begun. We break it down with @ameshiacross.bsky.social & Whit Ayers Tonight @pbs.org @geoffrbennett.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

President Trump continues to call the upcoming SCOTUS tariff case “one of the biggest decisions in the history of the Supreme Court.” He tells press on AF-1 that he will NOT attend the SCOTUS hearing this week in person, an idea he had floated earlier this week.

Here’s our look at the Virginia governor’s race and the election this Tuesday. While the government shutdown and health care are issues are on voters minds, so is Donald Trump. @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Pentagon statement confirms that yesterday, the Dept. of War "... accepted an anonymous donation of $130 million under its general gift acceptance authority. The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of Service members' salaries and benefits."

After a Maryland grand jury handed down an indictment of John Bolton for allegedly retaining and mishandling classified documents @amnanawaz.bsky.social sat down with Mary McCord @georgetownlaw.bsky.social for some context. Our @pbsnews.org segment tonight www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

As the federal shutdown stretches into its 13th day and hundreds of thousands of federal workers face the reality of missing a paycheck - the latest on the shutdown. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

From the President’s physician: -he remains “in exceptional health” -his cardiac age is “14 years younger than this chronological age” -he received his annual flu shot and updated Covid booster

The Trump administration says it has begun “substantial” layoffs or RIFs of federal workers. An estimated 4,200 employees across at least 8 agencies have gotten notices. Latest from @lisad.bsky.social @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

As the shutdown nears the one-week mark, President Trump issued a threat that furloughed federal workers may not be reimbursed with back pay once the government reopens. Our story @pbs.org @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

On Day 2 of the shutdown not much progress toward a solution … as the administration continues to break norms, and seemingly target Democratic states & priorities. @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social tonight www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

On the 1st day of the shutdown politicians spent much of the day blaming the other party, while federal workers faced furloughs and the threat of layoffs from the administration. @pbsnews.org @lisad.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social with the latest www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

In the final hours before a likely govt shutdown, we look at where negotiations stand, the misleading GOP talking point about healthcare for immigrants … and our new @pbsnews.org poll about how the public views this showdown @lisad.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The Middle East wasn’t the only issue being discussed at the WH today. Trump also met with Dem & GOP leadership to try to avert a government shutdown. We break down today’s meeting & what may come next @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social @lisad.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

DOJ sued 8 states for not turning over state voting lists. Officials worry how personal info in those lists will be used by the Trump admin. It's part of a pattern of attacks on US voting Our @pbsnews.org conversation @beckerdavidj.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

A harrowing intv from a U.S. citizen wrongly swept up in an ICE raid this summer .. and what she endured. The fear & distress from that day still lingers … Our story @pbsnews.org @geoffrbennett.bsky.social @iancouzens.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amfp...

In New Mexico, a Dem governor who deployed the National Guard has seen violent crime fall in her state’s largest city Our @pbsnews.org @geoffrbennett.bsky.social conversation with Gov Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social about why Albuquerque is different from Trump’s plan www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

A gruesome murder in Charlotte, NC claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans They argue Democrats are soft on crime. But it’s not that simple. Our conversation @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social with author Alisa Roth www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

After a contentious hearing in which RFK Jr made a number of questionable or misleading claims about vaccines, COVID and Americans’ health, we take a look at the facts with Dr Richard Besser Our @pbsnews.org story tonight @amnanawaz.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

You’re always smarter after listening to @stevevladeck.bsky.social explain legal issues. Our @pbsnews.org conversation tonight about Harvard ruling & others this week on tariffs and immigration. @wbrangham.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host & long time friend of President Trump, now leads his effort to federalize law enforcement in DC. She brings a brash style & a long history of controversy to her new job. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Tonight on @pbsnews.org we take a look at Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host and long time friend of the president who has become a central figure in Mr. Trump's push for greater control over Washington DC. William Brangham reports. Tune in!

CVS, the U.S. largest pharmacy chain, is not offering Covid vaccines in 16 states, including FL, NY and PA - even to people who meet newly restricted criteria from FDA … because it says it needs a CDC panel to recommend them nationwide. Per @nytimes www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...

In a televised cabinet meeting lasting more than 3 hours, President Trump touted his achievements. But his plans to reinstate capital punishment for crimes in Wash DC is drawing a lot of attention. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @lisad.bsky.social t.co/b8Jk1GR9bg

The proposed plan to have the U.S. take a 10% equity stake in Intel is just the latest effort by the Trump admin to take a more active financial role in U.S. companies Tonight @pbsnews.org News Hour @amnanawaz.bsky.social conversation with @petereharrell.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

We take a look at plans to build a massive state ballroom at the WH. It’s been a mission for Donald Trump for years before he was elected President. Our @NewsHour conversation with @tamarakeithNPR www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

A fascinating conversation with Julie K. Brown of the @miamiherald.com whose reporting on Jeffrey Epstein in 2017-18 resulted in his arrest & conviction. @pbsnews.org @amnanawaz.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has removed references to President Trump’s 2 impeachments from its exhibit on the American presidency. @washingtonpost reports www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Our @pbsnews.org News Hour conversation with @johncurtis.bsky.social and @padilla.senate.gov about their attempt to work across the aisle on a major wildfire prevention bill ...and maybe other issues too. @amnanawaz.bsky.social reports www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Some @pbsnews.org “overtime" More from @amnanawaz.bsky.social conversation with @padilla.senate.gov @johncurtis.bsky.social … who want to work across the aisle — but immigration reform is tough. Yet they both search for a "compassionate way" www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ct2...

Coming up on @pbsnews.org News Hour tonight ... @amnanawaz.bsky.social sits down with 2 U.S. senators trying to work across the aisle. Yes you read that right, bipartisanship. Join us for our conversation with @padilla.senate.gov and @johncurtis.bsky.social

A great @pbsnews.org story tonight about how ice cream maker @benandjerrys.bsky.social takes its food waste and turns it into energy … by using an anaerobic digester. What’s that? Glad you asked. @wbrangham.bsky.social reports www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...

Remember that “free” 747 ✈️ that Qatar gifted to President Trump to use as Air Force One? Looks like it could cost upwards of $900 million to refurbish before it can be used. @nytimes.com reports www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/u...

This is an important development to watch. The issue with economic stats is we assume perfect information. We assume the data is correct. If we can't trust the economic data from the US gov't on things like unemployment & inflation, that's a huge problem.

The 2nd highest ranking official in the DOJ personally travelled to FL to interview Ghislaine Maxwell today. And that’s not the only development in the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Our @pbsnews.org conversation tonight w/ @carriejohnson.bsky.social @geoffrbennett.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Even as Americans visit national parks at record rates, staff reductions & drastic funding cuts are stretching the Park Service to the breaking point. Our @pbsnews.org story talking to advocates & parks watchers … and conversation with @protectparks.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Washington continues to wrestle with the Jeffrey Epstein files ... and the DOJ says it will meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend, in prison. Our @pbsnews.org conversation with Arlo Devlin-Brown @geoffrbennett.bsky.social on the legal ramifications www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The Corp for Public Broadcasting funds more than 1,500 public radio & TV stations. As the Senate debates clawing back funding, @wbrangham.bsky.social spoke with KFSK radio in remote Petersburg Alaska about what it means for stations like theirs Our @pbsnews.org story www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The WH recissions bill that would claw back $9.4 billion of already allocated funding faces a critical Senate vote. Some Republicans have concerns about cuts to foreign aid & public broadcasting. @lisad.bsky.social breaks it all down Our @pbsnews.org story www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Our @pbsnews.org conversation with Greg Rosen, who helped lead the massive Jan 6th criminal prosecution. He says Trump’s mass pardons … and the DOJ firings of officials who worked on the investigation send a “dangerous message” @lbarronlopez.bsky.social reports www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Dutch & German intel agencies have gathered evidence of widespread Russian use of chemical weapons in Ukraine … including dropping a choking agent from drones to drive soldiers out of trenches so they can be shot. @reuters.com www.reuters.com/world/europe...

In the end, only two GOP votes against Trump’s big budget bill, after a night of intense pressure, lobbying & backroom talks. @lisad.bsky.social on how it all went down @pbsnews.org News Hour tonight @wbrangham.bsky.social @kylemidura.bsky.social @iancouzens.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The GOP budget bill cuts many tax credits & incentives for green energy. Particularly hard hit will be the rooftop solar industry. Our conversation with Dan Conant @solarholler.bsky.social tonight @pbsnews.org @geoffrbennett.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...

A CBO analysis finds far deeper Medicaid cuts in the GOP budget bill than previous versions: 11.8M would become uninsured in the next decade & more than $1T in Medicaid cuts Our @pbsnews.org conversation @lbarronlopez.bsky.social with @larrylevitt.bsky.social @kff.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

At least 3 states have banned 🏳️‍🌈 Pride flags in gov’t buildings, and sometimes schools, while several others are considering the idea. Now some cities are pushing back … in creative ways Our story and conversation with @slcmayor.bsky.social @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The stunning results in last night’s NYC mayoral primary - Zohran Mamdani’s victory and what it means. @amnanawaz.bsky.social conversation with @errollouis.bsky.social - @pbsnews.org tonight www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

A preliminary classified intel assessment of the U.S. strikes in Iran concludes the bombings set back Iran's nuclear program by only a few months. The WH calls this assessment "flat out wrong." www.nytimes.com/2025/06/24/u...

Some clarity on ICE’s policy for going into farms, hotels, and food businesses - there is no pause. That and other news in the @amnanawaz.bsky.social conversation with DHS’s Tricia McLaughlin. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

We spoke with 2 prominent Latino pastors to get their perspectives on the Trump deportation effort … and its impact on their communities. Their comments may surprise you. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @geoffrbennett.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

A reminder that Trump left the 2018 G7 summit in Canada early as well. That was b/c of a tiff with Trudeau over tariffs. That said … last night’s move to leave the G7 summit after the first day - coupled with his warning to “immediately evacuate Tehran” - is very ominous. t.co/skk6K32HiM

Trump’s order to send National Guard troops to LA is the 1st time a president has activated a state’s Nat Guard w/o a request from that state’s governor in 60 years … when Lyndon Johnson sent troops to Alabama to protect civil rights demonstrators in 1965 www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/u...