Saturday on PBS News Weekend, smoke from raging Canadian wildfires drifts into the U.S. and triggers air quality warnings across the upper Midwest, a look at how lawmakers across the country are trying to rein in citizen-led ballot initiatives and we follow a group of rehabilitated seals making their way back into the sea off the coast of Rhode Island. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, Elon Musk steps down from his official White House role after overseeing a drastic slashing of federal spending and jobs. Mississippi's governor discusses how the Trump administration is affecting states, including after natural disasters. Plus, a Harvard professor who has not shied away from criticizing the university speaks out against President Trump's latest attacks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, an appeals court allows the Trump administration's tariffs to stay in place for now as the legal back and forth causes more uncertainty for businesses. The U.S. proposes a new deal to pause the war in Gaza and release the rest of the hostages. Plus, we speak with the head of the FDA about recent changes to COVID vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, the U.S. pauses student visa interviews and promises additional social media vetting, causing more disruptions for colleges and universities. The CDC's abrupt changes to COVID vaccine recommendations spark concerns among some health professionals. Plus, the site of America's worst nuclear accident gets another chance to become a power hub. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, a new group distributing aid in Gaza comes under scrutiny. President Trump pardons a tax offender after his mother attended a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, an online university rethinks the college experience by offering students around the world an inexpensive education. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, Russia escalates its assault on Ukraine, drawing criticism from President Trump and complicating U.S. efforts to broker a peace deal. We hear from Democratic candidates who are launching primary bids in hopes of charting a new path forward for a party in disarray. Plus, major charity organizations face an uncertain future after the Trump administration halted foreign aid. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, five years after the murder of George Floyd, his family’s fight for racial justice and police reform goes on. The environmental impact of data centers at the heart of the AI industry. Tensions in the South China Sea mount as Chinese and Philippine vessels clash in disputed waters. Plus, an endurance swimmer tries to change perceptions about sharks 50 years after “Jaws.” PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, what billions of dollars in proposed Medicaid cuts could mean for the millions of Americans who are caregivers for loved ones. Then, a new nationwide study finds a link between pre-teens’ use of social media and symptoms of depression. Plus, how some cities are taxing sodas and other sugary drinks in an effort to boost public health. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, Harvard sues after the Trump administration tries to ban the university from enrolling international students. Cryptocurrency investors spend millions for a seat at the table with the president in a private dinner that's fueling concerns about Trump profiting from the presidency. Plus, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine explains why she resigned. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, we speak with Israel's ambassador to the U.S. about the killing of two staffers from the Israeli embassy in Washington. House Republicans pass President Trump's budget bill but the legislation faces an uncertain future in the Senate. Plus, an exclusive interview with the Georgetown University researcher who was released after two months in immigration detention. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders