December 23, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Tuesday on the News Hour, the latest release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein includes many mentions of President Trump. The White House recalls dozens of career diplomats in the latest effort to reshape U.S. diplomacy and foreign policy. Plus, an inside look at Ukraine's rapidly developing drone capabilities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Author Malcolm Gladwell doesn't trust people who don't change their minds. He sits down with Amna Nawaz to discuss what he's learned through revisiting his first book, The Tipping Point, 25 years later, and how he handles hateful comments online. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, the Trump administration halts offshore wind projects off the East Coast in its latest move against the industry. The new head of CBS News sparks controversy by pulling a "60 Minutes" story about the alleged torture of men deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador. Plus, the hurdles that parents of kids with disabilities face when trying to find care. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the Justice Department's release of more material on Jeffrey Epstein gets criticism for heavy redactions. How companies may be using artificial intelligence to set individualized prices by sifting through your personal data online. Plus, a conversation with world-renowned animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, the Justice Department releases a long-awaited trove of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. What we know about the Brown University shooting suspect who was found dead after a days-long search. Plus, we speak to a relative of an immigrant with no criminal record who's being detained by immigration authorities. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, new economic numbers show a slower-than-expected rise in prices, but Americans remain concerned about the cost of living. We fact-check the claims President Trump made in his year-end White House address. Plus, the U.S. announces a multi-billion-dollar weapons sale to Taiwan, prompting condemnation from China. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump gets his worst economic approval ratings ever in a new PBS News poll as Americans worry about affordability. Some House Republicans buck party leadership, forcing a vote to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. Plus, we catch up with a transgender teen and her parents, who left Texas because of the state's ban on transgender health care for minors. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, signs of a slowing labor market from the latest jobs report. Congress considers a massive spending bill for the military that would give the Trump administration even more money than it asked for. Plus, we speak with physician and Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy about the impending spikes in health care premiums and his decisive vote to confirm Health Secretary Kennedy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Epidemiologist Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz, who writes the "Health Nerd" blog, talks with Geoff Bennett about bad scientific data, misconceptions around what we eat, and RFK's "Make America Healthy Again" crusade. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, authorities renew their search for the Brown University shooter and Australian leaders vow to toughen gun laws after an attack at a Hanukkah festival. Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai is convicted in a case that's become a symbol of Beijing's crackdown on dissent. Plus, how Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting people who spent years trying to become citizens. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy