November 22, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, one of Trump’s staunchest defenders and MAGA allies, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, plans to quit Congress in the wake of a bitter public feud. Deadly strikes continue along the Israel-Lebanon border despite a ceasefire that’s been in effect for nearly a year. Plus, how patients are using AI to fight back against denied health insurance claims. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump welcomes New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the White House after vilifying him during the campaign. The Trump administration demands that Ukraine accept its peace plan that includes major territorial concessions to Russia. Plus, one state's efforts to protect vaccine access as the federal government casts doubt on their effectiveness and safety. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, the jobs report shows strong hiring but higher unemployment as the Fed comes under more pressure from the president. The Trump administration comes up with plans to end the war in Ukraine, which require significant concessions that Ukraine has previously rejected. Plus, the Trump family’s promotion of cryptocurrency raises questions about profiting from the presidency. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, the Justice Department and the U.S. attorney leading the case against former FBI Director James Comey face heightened scrutiny for their handling of the indictment. President Trump fosters public and private investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, including a rare earths deal to counter China. Plus, state bans on abortion pills give rise to underground networks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, Congress votes to release Justice Department files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The White House welcomes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, prompting renewed scrutiny of Trump family business dealings in the kingdom. Plus, former Secretary of State John Kerry discusses the latest United Nations climate summit that the United States decided to skip. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, in a major reversal, President Trump says Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files. Charlotte becomes the latest target of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with dozens arrested and detained. Plus, the Dominican Republic enforces its own immigration crackdown on Haitians seeking a safe haven from gang violence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Border Patrol agents make arrests for a second day in Charlotte, North Carolina. Takeaways from COP30 halfway through the global climate summit. How a provision in the bill that ended the government shutdown may threaten the U.S. hemp industry’s future. A Georgia town has lingering questions a year after a toxic chemical fire. Plus, Italy’s oldest barista turns 101. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, President Trump lashes out against a MAGA ally with a looming House vote to force the Justice Department to release its Jeffrey Epstein files, scientists search for why a man with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer's seems to be protected from it and a look at how sanctions on members of the International Criminal Court may be jeopardizing its ability to function. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, the U.S. attorney who brought charges against James Comey and Letitia James faces scrutiny over whether she was unlawfully appointed to her post. As local agencies sign up to help with Trump's immigration crackdown, we speak with one sheriff about the partnership. Plus, a small community fights for justice after finding high levels of forever chemicals in drinking water. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy