November 2, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Trump again pushes to change Senate rules to end the 33-day government shutdown, as hundreds of thousands of furloughed workers struggle to make ends meet. Mexican journalists honor their slain colleagues on Day of the Dead. A new documentary follows the journey of decorated Navy SEALs treated with psychedelics for wartime trauma. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, as the government shutdown begins a new month, tens of millions of low-income Americans who rely on food assistance face uncertainty. A look at China’s dazzling infrastructure and how the modern country has been shaped by engineers. Plus, how climate change is driving an ancient tree on a remote island to the brink of extinction. 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 ongoing federal shutdown threatens critical funding for Head Start, which serves children and families nationwide. The civil war in Sudan escalates into a brutal new phase after a paramilitary force captures a key stronghold. Plus, an Afghan man is detained by immigration authorities despite following the legal asylum procedure. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump and Chinese President Xi outline a deal to ease the trade war, but tensions between the two nations remain. The Caribbean begins the long, arduous road to recovery in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Plus, musician Ben Folds talks politics and his decision to resign as an advisor at the Kennedy Center after President Trump's takeover. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News House, much of Jamaica is left with severe damage and no power in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Vice President Vance and Charlie Kirk's widow host a college event in Mississippi, aiming to chart a path forward for the young conservative movement. Plus, federal funding cuts force many top researchers to think about leaving the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as the most powerful storm in the country's recorded history. Israel launches strikes in Gaza in retaliation for an attack on its soldiers, once again testing the ceasefire deal with Hamas. Plus, critical food stamp benefits for millions of Americans become the next potential casualty of the ongoing government shutdown. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump visits Japan to meet its newly elected conservative prime minister, one stop on a multi-country trip to Asia with a focus on trade. Hurricane Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 storm. Plus, Vermont’s recent floods reveal, with devastating clarity, how climate change can magnify the already critical shortage of affordable housing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, as Trump kicks off his Asia tour with a stop in Malaysia, tensions appear to ease with China as the two countries say a trade deal may be close. We look at the future of war and why some believe the U.S. may be in “catch up” mode when it comes to the latest technological advances. Plus, the struggle many men face maintaining deep male friendships later in life. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Trump makes his first trip to Asia of his second term as he seeks a trade deal with Chinese President Xi. China’s government launches the most widespread crackdown on the country’s Christians in years. An experimental treatment offers hope to millions struggling with chronic pain. Plus, we meet a nurse in Uganda who climbs a 1,000-foot ladder to save lives. 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 U.S. escalates regional tensions with another strike on an alleged drug boat off the coast of Venezuela. Experts warn against the dangers of manipulating economic data after President Trump replaced the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Plus, the government shutdown continues, leaving many critical workers unpaid and needing to resort to food banks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy