October 31, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

Thursday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump head west as the margins remain razor-thin in critical swing states. As the Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls, how unsubstantiated claims of non-citizens voting could affect the election. Plus, we examine the potential economic impact of Donald Trump's promise to deport immigrants en masse. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make swings across multiple battleground states with only days left until voting ends. How having a college degree is becoming one of the best predictors of which candidate voters support. Plus, American volunteers fighting in Ukraine offer their views on the election and how a Trump victory could affect the war. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris delivers her closing arguments on the site of Donald Trump's Jan. 6 speech. Israel bans the United Nations relief agency helping Palestinians as the healthcare system in Gaza further collapses. Plus, with a week to go until Election Day, we examine an issue voters say is top of mind, inflation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, Donald Trump faces criticism for his hours-long rally at Madison Square Garden that was rife with racist and sexist rhetoric. The head of the nation's cybersecurity agency warns of efforts to sow doubt and chaos before and after Election Day. Plus, Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha processes the current war in Gaza through his latest poetry collection. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the role a small but vocal number of social media users play in distorting reality and the consequences this election year. Then, the effect Ohio's state Supreme Court elections could have on issues like civil rights and abortion. Plus, how scientists are working to beat a deadly fungus that's devastating North America's bat population. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Israel's retaliatory attack on Iran fuels fears of a wider war in the Middle East. Then, for the third presidential election in a row, Michigan is playing a pivotal role. Plus, how doctors are using weight loss drugs to treat adolescents. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take a detour from the swing states and head to Texas, laying out starkly different views for the nation. Israeli forces lay siege to northern Gaza, including one of the few remaining hospitals. Plus, we speak with young voters in North Carolina who could be the deciding factor in the state this election year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue their push in critical swing states as Election Day draws closer. Boeing workers overwhelmingly reject the company's offer to end the strike, complicating the CEO's plan to turn the aerospace giant around. Plus, aided by a new federal law, environmentalists work to detect dangerous methane leaks in energy-producing states. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, Trump's longest-serving chief of staff speaks out about the former president's authoritarian tendencies and praise of Hitler. Intelligence officials warn Russia and Iran could stoke violence after the election while local officials try to combat misinformation. Plus, despite advancements in safety for drivers, the increasing size of cars poses a threat to pedestrians. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both court Latino voters two weeks ahead of Election Day. Lebanese first responders trying to rescue those wounded by Israeli airstrikes increasingly find themselves in the line of fire. Plus, we examine two ballot measures in Montana that would change the state's primary system in an effort to cut down on partisan divides. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders