Wednesday on the News Hour, Syria's new president addresses the United Nations General Assembly, the first Syrian leader to do so in more than half a century. We speak with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as the federal government moves closer to a shutdown. Plus, a law professor sues West Point for new rules that he says violate his free speech. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump rails against immigration and efforts to combat climate change during a speech before the UN General Assembly. A man arrested for trying to assassinate Trump at his Florida golf course last year is convicted on all charges. Plus, we sit down with the first bishop in the U.S. appointed by the first American pope to discuss issues facing the nation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump and Health Secretary Kennedy claim a link between autism and acetaminophen use in pregnancy, but many health experts remain skeptical. Trump escalates his promises of political retribution against his perceived enemies. Plus, Brazil's president on the controversial conviction of the country's former leader and increasingly tense relations with the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, tens of thousands of mourners attend a memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk, whose assassination earlier this month stunned the nation. Why the planet is drying out at much faster rates than before, according to a new study. Plus, how a new food dye ban is changing what’s on West Virginians’ dinner plates. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Trump’s drastic visa fee hike leaves companies scrambling. Parents and patients search for answers after government funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research. The effects of reductions in diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses across the country. Plus, a public garden grows in Michigan with a lot of love and a nearly all-volunteer crew. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, the future of TikTok hangs in the balance after President Trump and Chinese President Xi negotiate a deal to keep the app in the U.S. The Senate rejects stopgap measures to avoid a looming government shutdown. Plus, a leading historian joins the ongoing debate over how to interpret the U.S. Constitution. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, what the move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air says about free speech under the Trump administration. An overhauled vaccine committee at the CDC, one that now includes vaccine skeptics, changes the guidance for what shots children should get. Plus, why paying interest is becoming a bigger problem for the U.S. government. 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 Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid pressure from the president as the U.S. economy faces an uncertain future. The United Kingdom honors President Trump with a lavish state visit amid a tense time for foreign relations. Plus, as violence escalates and a ceasefire remains elusive, a panel commissioned by the UN determines Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, FBI Director Kash Patel defends his record on the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s murder and the firings of career officials. The Federal Reserve is set to meet with a newly confirmed Trump ally and a board member the president is trying to fire. Plus, former Sen. Joe Manchin on his new memoir and whether polarization has killed the political center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, Secretary of State Rubio aligns the U.S. with Israel’s vision of a military victory in Gaza, dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to the war. Calls for firing and singling out critics of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk grow, raising questions about free speech. Plus, what has caused American students' reading scores to drop to their worst point in decades. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy