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Don't have time for a full news hour? Listen to the PBS News Hour, segment by segment. Our full coverage of politics, science, arts, health, national and international news is included in this feed in easy-to-digest 5 to 10 minute segments. Segments are published each night by 9 p.m. Is this not what you're looking for? Don't miss our other podcasts for our full show, Brooks and Capehart, Politics Monday, Brief but Spectacular, and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app ...
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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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Texas teams peel away layers of flood debris in search for missing
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More than 160 people remain missing from the catastrophic floods that hit central Texas last week. At least 119 people have been killed, but as search crews continue their work, officials expect the death toll to keep growing. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports on the latest efforts in Kerr County. PBS News is supported by - https://w…
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News Wrap: Trump announces 50% tariffs on Brazil for Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’
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In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump announced 50 percent tariffs on Brazil for what he called a "witch hunt" against former President Bolsonaro, former President Biden's White House doctor refused to answer questions from Republican lawmakers and Europe's top human rights court found that Russia committed widespread violations of internatio…
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News Wrap: Trump announces 50% tariffs on Brazil for Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’
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In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump announced 50 percent tariffs on Brazil for what he called a "witch hunt" against former President Bolsonaro, former President Biden's White House doctor refused to answer questions from Republican lawmakers and Europe's top human rights court found that Russia committed widespread violations of internatio…
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Breaking down what’s in Trump’s big policy act and how it will affect Americans
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It has been a week since Congress passed the Republicans' major budget act. But what’s in it and how it will affect Americans' day-to-day lives remains a mystery to most. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins read the nearly 900-page law and joined Amna Nawaz to help make sense of it all. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshou…
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Breaking down what’s in Trump’s big policy act and how it will affect Americans
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It has been a week since Congress passed the Republicans' major budget act. But what’s in it and how it will affect Americans' day-to-day lives remains a mystery to most. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins read the nearly 900-page law and joined Amna Nawaz to help make sense of it all. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshou…
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DNC chair on the path to winning back voters and lessons Democrats can learn from Mamdani
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Democratic Party officials are looking at the Big Beautiful Bill as a political gift and hoping voters view cuts to social spending negatively. But the party faces challenges ahead of the midterms, including a Republican trifecta and a base questioning if party leadership is doing enough to challenge President Trump. Amna Nawaz discussed where the …
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DNC chair on the path to winning back voters and lessons Democrats can learn from Mamdani
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Democratic Party officials are looking at the Big Beautiful Bill as a political gift and hoping voters view cuts to social spending negatively. But the party faces challenges ahead of the midterms, including a Republican trifecta and a base questioning if party leadership is doing enough to challenge President Trump. Amna Nawaz discussed where the …
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Gaza family documents their desperate search for food in a barren landscape
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A senior Israeli official predicts Israel and Hamas will come to a ceasefire in the "next week or two," a longer timeframe than previously expected. Until a ceasefire can be reached, fighting goes on and Israel continues its airstrikes. Nick Schifrin reports on what Gazans are enduring on an average day to try and find food and where some still see…
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Trump faces growing criticism from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files
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The Justice Department released a memo detailing Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 death in prison. The report ruled out foul play, saying Epstein died by suicide, and found no evidence that he kept a list to incriminate those involved in his sex crimes. Now, some of President Trump’s allies are frustrated that the administration is moving on from the case. J…
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Trump faces growing criticism from his base over Jeffrey Epstein files
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The Justice Department released a memo detailing Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 death in prison. The report ruled out foul play, saying Epstein died by suicide, and found no evidence that he kept a list to incriminate those involved in his sex crimes. Now, some of President Trump’s allies are frustrated that the administration is moving on from the case. J…
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Program helps bridge political divides by connecting people through personal stories
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As the political parties square off over numerous issues, many Americans are seeking ways to overcome division and distrust within their communities to address the issues that matter most to them. A program in Rhode Island is trying to rebuild trust across those divisions, one relationship at a time. Judy Woodruff visited for her series, America at…
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Texas region devastated by flooding shifts focus to recovery as death toll tops 109
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Search teams continued to comb through large parts of central Texas in a bid to look for survivors, five days after historic floods in the area. No new survivors have been found in days. At least 109 people are confirmed dead, 94 of them in Kerr County. Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org…
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Meteorologist breaks down storm system behind historic Texas flooding
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After the deadly flooding in Texas, there are questions about the weather forecasts and warning systems meant to save lives. Deema Zein spoke with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci of MyRadar.com about the origins of the storm and why it dumped so much water on the region. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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News Wrap: Netanyahu visits U.S. leaders as Trump administration pushes for Gaza ceasefire
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In our news wrap Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu continued his Washington visit by meeting with Vice President Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Trump ramped up criticism of Russian President Putin after reversing course on sending additional weapons to Ukraine and the Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump's plan to fire h…
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How Trump’s tariff threats could impact relationship between U.S. and Asian allies
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President Trump is ratcheting up trade negotiations by threatening to place much higher tariffs on several countries. Most of the 14 countries targeted are in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners and staunchest allies. William Brangham discusses the implications this will have on the relationship betwee…
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How Trump’s tariff threats could impact relationship between U.S. and Asian allies
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President Trump is ratcheting up trade negotiations by threatening to place much higher tariffs on several countries. Most of the 14 countries targeted are in Asia, including Japan and South Korea, some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners and staunchest allies. William Brangham discusses the implications this will have on the relationship betwee…
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GOP gives ICE massive budget increase to expand Trump’s deportation effort
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ICE is receiving a major infusion of funding to help carry out President Trump’s deportation agenda. The big budget bill passed by Republicans includes billions for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, giving it more funding than any other federal law enforcement agency. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is s…
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GOP gives ICE massive budget increase to expand Trump’s deportation effort
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ICE is receiving a major infusion of funding to help carry out President Trump’s deportation agenda. The big budget bill passed by Republicans includes billions for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, giving it more funding than any other federal law enforcement agency. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. PBS News is s…
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California’s homeless encampment crackdown draws criticism from health experts
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California is home to the nation’s largest homeless population. Gov. Gavin Newsom, whose administration has spent more than $20 billion on the issue, recently urged cities and counties to pass laws that effectively ban “dangerous and unhealthy” encampments. While some welcomed the move, others worry about the health impacts of such measures on the …
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Christine Brennan’s new book ‘On Her Game’ chronicles rise of Caitlin Clark
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From college stardom at Iowa to shattering attendance records and becoming a top financial driver for the WNBA, Caitlin Clark’s rise has also come with its fair share of controversy. Clark is in many ways just getting started and a new book takes a deeper look at how she got there. Amna Nawaz spoke with Christine Brennan about “On Her Game: Caitlin…
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Texas flooding death toll surpasses 100 as hope for finding survivors fades
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Hopes are dimming of finding survivors from the flash floods that deluged central Texas. At least 100 people, including 28 children, were killed in some of the deadliest floods to hit this country in decades. Dozens of people are still unaccounted for, including at least 10 girls. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs…
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How local groups are aiding recovery efforts after devastating Texas floods
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For a closer look at how people on the ground in Texas are managing the flooding crisis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. That group has been collecting donations through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to help recovery efforts. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour…
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News Wrap: Man killed after opening fire on Border Patrol facility in Texas
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In our news wrap Monday, a heavily armed man was killed after he opened fire on a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, President Trump said he'll place higher tariffs on several countries starting August 1, Russia unleashed a barrage of more than 100 drones across Ukraine and trash is piling up on the streets of Philadelphia as a major workers…
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A look at the latest Gaza ceasefire proposals as Netanyahu visits White House
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Trump in his third visit to the White House this year. The two are meeting as Israel and Hamas are negotiating a ceasefire and the U.S. is lifting a terrorism designation on neighboring Syria. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fund…
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Who will be affected by Trump administration’s Medicaid, SNAP work requirements
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President Trump’s big tax law includes a major provision the GOP has endorsed for years: work requirements for Medicaid recipients and for food stamp benefits. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11.8 million Americans could lose medical coverage over the next decade and more than 3 million could lose SNAP benefits. Laura Barrón-López di…
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Who will be affected by Trump administration’s Medicaid, SNAP work requirements
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President Trump’s big tax law includes a major provision the GOP has endorsed for years: work requirements for Medicaid recipients and for food stamp benefits. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11.8 million Americans could lose medical coverage over the next decade and more than 3 million could lose SNAP benefits. Laura Barrón-López di…
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on disaster response and Musk’s new party
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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including questions about disaster response amid threats to disband FEMA, President Trump's latest tariff announcement brings more uncertainty and Elon Musk says he's starting a new party after his feud with Trump. PB…
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on disaster response and Musk’s new party
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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including questions about disaster response amid threats to disband FEMA, President Trump's latest tariff announcement brings more uncertainty and Elon Musk says he's starting a new party after his feud with Trump. PB…
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New book ‘2024’ offers inside look at twists and turns of the presidential election
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Journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf are out with a new book unpacking the twists and turns of the 2024 presidential election. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with insiders, the book offers a revealing look at the circumstances that led to Trump’s return. Amna Nawaz spoke with the writers about “2024: How Trump Retook the White…
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