Sunday on PBS News Weekend, how keeping an eye on your front door this gift-giving season may pay off, as package thieves strike around the country. Then, why the holidays can be hard for those who are estranged from their families. Plus, Christmas tree vendors make their seasonal migration to New York City, where they create communities of their own. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, after a chaotic week in Congress, President Biden signs a spending bill that prevents a government shutdown. Then, a year ravaged by war has left millions of children in urgent need of help. Plus, how climate change is pushing a rare species of deer to the brink of extinction. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, after much wrangling, Congress moves to avoid a government shutdown with a new funding bill. Top U.S. diplomats meet the new leaders of Syria who overthrew the Assad regime and are now attempting to rebuild the war-torn country. Plus, Palestinians in the occupied West Bank share how their lives have been upended by Israeli crackdowns following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Thursday on the News Hour, chances of a government shutdown fester as partisan politics, and influence from President-elect Trump, hamper budget negotiations in Congress. Veteran Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry weighs in on the state of play on Capitol Hill as he departs Washington. Plus, the spread of the bird flu raises safety concerns among dairy farmers and their workforce. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Wednesday on the News Hour, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again but concerns over inflation and the incoming Trump administration raise questions about future cuts. We report from the site of an infamous chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime as the Syrian people search for their dead. Plus, why one of the most promising treatments for alcohol abuse is barely being used. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tuesday on the News Hour, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO is charged with murder as an act of terrorism. Displaced Syrians return to their homes after the fall of the Assad regime while the search for unaccounted Americans continues. Plus, the ongoing opioid crisis prompts a renewed focus on expanding access to the medication methadone as a treatment. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Monday on the News Hour, a school shooting in Wisconsin adds yet another community to the list of those roiled by gun violence. As Syria charts a new path, we report from the town where the uprising that toppled Assad began. Plus, in his first news conference since the election, President-elect Trump details more of his agenda and defends a lawsuit that could have implications for press freedom. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, one week since the stunning collapse of the Assad regime, how Syrians are reacting to life with the rebels in charge. Then, why women and health care providers across the U.S. are stocking up on abortion pills. Plus, with 2024 on track to be the hottest year on record, we meet a new generation trying to tackle climate change. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the search for the disappeared inside Syria goes on as former prisoners speak out about horrific conditions. Then, how Hurricane Helene caused a shortage of IV fluids affecting hospitals nationwide. Plus, an 18-year-old makes history at this year's World Chess Championship. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Friday on the News Hour, we report from Aleppo in Syria's north as the city comes back to life and Syrians return to their homes. With TikTok facing a potential ban in the U.S., we look at one billionaire's effort to buy the social media app and keep it up and running. Plus, we examine the widespread anger and distrust of the health insurance industry after the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders