PBS News Hour - Segments

One of the oldest institutions in our young country, the U.S. Postal Service turned 250 on Saturday. The agency is deeply intertwined with the nation’s history and has been critical to its growth, but with annual net losses nearing $10 billion, this time of celebration is also one of concern. Lisa Desjardins speaks with NPR correspondent Hansi Lo Wang for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Saturday, Trump golfed at his resort in Scotland as locals protested his visit, House Democrats sought more details about Trump’s connections with Epstein, Florida Gov. DeSantis confirmed detainees at “Alligator Alcatraz” are being flown out for deportation, and Thailand’s acting prime minister said he agrees in principle to a ceasefire with Cambodia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As deaths from hunger rise in Gaza, the Israeli military announced Saturday that it will begin airdrops of aid and open more humanitarian corridors to bring in food. But the U.N. and aid groups have criticized airdrops as inadequate and dangerous. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Rachel Cummings with Save the Children, a leading aid worker in Gaza, about conditions on the ground. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he's considering "alternative options" to ceasefire talks with Hamas, European diplomats attempted to restart negotiations over limiting Iran's nuclear program and Ghislaine Maxwell wrapped up questioning as the Justice Department pushes back on criticism it's concealing aspects of Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with President Trump. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The FCC approved Skydance Media's $8 billion bid to acquire Paramount, the parent company of CBS. The green light from the FCC comes after Paramount agreed to a $16 million settlement with President Trump over his lawsuit accusing “60 Minutes” of deceptively editing an interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Geoff Bennett discussed the deal with Dylan Byers of Puck. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump signed an executive order that makes it easier for states to remove homeless encampments and force unhoused people into mental health or addiction treatment programs. Homeless rates have been steadily rising since 2017. A federal count found that more than 770,000 people are living in shelters or outside on a single night. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with David Ovalle. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The ramifications of President Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending law are beginning to play out. That includes cuts to several federal programs, while significantly increasing spending in other areas, like immigration enforcement. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Supreme Court has handled a flood of appeals from the Trump administration on its emergency docket, also known as the shadow docket. In the first six months of Trump’s term, the conservatives on the court have sided with him on several key policies, but the decisions have come with little to no explanation for their rationale. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the debate over the Epstein files continues to cause a rift for Republicans, the Trump administration settles its fight with Columbia University and if Democrats can form a vision to fight back against Trump. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The work of artist Ruth Asawa, who died in 2013, is back in the spotlight with a major traveling exhibition. It’s a celebration of not only her work, but also an extraordinary life. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders