July 9, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode

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

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