June 30, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, rescue workers urgently search for the missing after deadly flash floods in central Texas. How complex tech scams are infiltrating the American workplace and helping fund North Korean weapons programs. A look at 250 years of innovations that have shaped the U.S. and where the country goes next. Plus, what’s behind the boom in shopping at thrift stores. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court completes another historic term with rulings that expand presidential authority and could have far-reaching consequences. As extreme heat becomes a dangerous new normal, doctors warn that high temperatures are posing more risks to the human body. Plus, we visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps, commemorating its 250-year history. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, Republicans hand President Trump a major win by passing the massive bill that extends tax cuts and slashes Medicaid. Ukraine fears it won't be able to keep fighting off Russian attacks after the U.S. holds back promised weapons. Plus, the Trump administration freezes the release of billions of dollars for school programs. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, the president's massive bill is back in the hands of the House, where some Republican lawmakers are voicing their opposition. A jury clears Diddy of sex trafficking and racketeering charges while convicting him of lesser offenses. Plus, a look at efforts to fight malaria and provide maternal health care in Ghana after the Trump administration shutters USAID. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, as the Senate passes the president's massive domestic policy bill, we examine what's in it and its chances of final passage in the House. The U.S. withholds weapons promised to Ukraine, another blow to the nation that's lost more territory to Russia in recent days. Plus, how the Trump administration is trying to change how U.S. history is taught in schools and in museums. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, the Senate pushes the president's massive budget bill toward passage, even as some Republicans voice concerns over cuts to Medicaid. More in Gaza are killed while desperately trying to get food as the U.S. makes a new push for a ceasefire. Plus, the Justice Department dedicates more FBI agents to investigating unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, three years after the end of Roe v. Wade, a decades-old movement is exploring new ways to circumvent abortion bans and restrictions. A former FDA head discusses the science behind weight loss drugs. How Trump’s proposed cuts to health and education programs affect Native communities. Plus, a celebrated soprano’s journey from South Africa to the top of the opera world. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a former top CDC vaccine expert explains why she resigned in protest. Europe’s top diplomat discusses the relationship with Trump and the path forward with Iran. How artificial intelligence is helping scientists track humpback whale migration patterns. Plus, the career and achievements of pioneering comedian and LGBTQ+ rights activist Robin Tyler. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court severely limits federal judges’ ability to block presidential policies nationwide in a massive legal win for Trump. Congressional Republicans wonder if Trump’s “big bill” can pass as it gets slimmer. Plus, we hear from Venezuelan immigrants in Chicago who are now living in fear after their temporary protected status was revoked. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump doubles down on his claims that U.S. strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear program and its uranium stockpiles. The Supreme Court rules that states can cut off Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood, even if it's not being used for abortions. Plus, we speak with the American who was imprisoned in Russia for donating $51 to Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders