July 9, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump promises to send more weapons to Ukraine and threatens Russia with sanctions if no peace deal is made. The former FEMA administrator discusses the praise and criticism of the federal government's response to the deadly floods in Texas. Plus, how a provision in the Republican megabill could accelerate the shift toward private education. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the search for victims in Texas Hill Country is interrupted by heavy rain and renewed threat of flash flooding. How Russia used Brazil as a launchpad for Putin’s deep-cover operatives around the world. A look at the controversy around the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in Florida. Plus, why some of the world’s most populous cities are slowly sinking. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, a new analysis reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic where dozens died in the Texas floods. How NIH funding cuts are raising concerns about research focusing on vulnerable populations. The search for justice in Argentina nearly 50 years after thousands disappeared under a military dictatorship. Plus, Moo Deng the hippo celebrates her first birthday. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump tours the flood damage in Texas, we take a look at a home for disabled youth piecing together what's left after a devastating loss. How the toy industry is feeling the effects of Trump's tariffs. Plus, in a step toward peace, a Kurdish insurgent group in Turkey that's spent years fighting for independence begins disarming. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, a look at why previous efforts to fund a flood warning system in Texas failed and if last week's deadly flooding will change that. The struggle to get measles under control as cases surge to their highest levels in 30 years. Plus, a former federal prosecutor who led cases against the Jan. 6 rioters speaks out about the shifting priorities of the Justice Department. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, we follow local groups in Texas supporting first responders as the search for the missing continues. In Gaza, an on-the-ground look at desperate efforts to find food in a barren landscape. Plus, Judy Woodruff reports on a group with a proven track record of overcoming political divides and distrust. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, a community in Texas is banding together to help neighbors recover from historic floods. President Trump's latest tariff threats, mostly on Asian countries, add to global economic uncertainty. Plus, California's controversial crackdown on homeless encampments. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, the death toll rises and the search for the missing continues in the wake of the devastating floods in Texas. The war in Gaza and the Trump administration's latest push for a ceasefire loom over Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House. Plus, we examine the real-world impacts of the work requirements for getting Medicaid and food stamps. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, rescuers race again time in a desperate search for the missing after deadly flash floods in Texas. A preview of a high-stakes meeting between Trump and Netanyahu in Washington. We get advice from a doctor on how to stay safe during tick season. Plus, the dangers of rising temperatures and melting glaciers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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