PBS News Hour - Segments

President Trump's drive to shrink the federal workforce has touched nearly every agency, including the Federal Aviation Administration. It comes amid rising public concern about air safety after recent incidents, including January's mid-air collision of a passenger jet and an Army helicopter. John Yang speaks with Isaac Stanley-Becker, a staff writer for The Atlantic, about layoffs at the FAA. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This past week, the EPA said it is reconsidering the scientific finding that greenhouse gases are a danger to public health. This comes as research shows average global temperatures in 2024 likely rose above a 1.5 degree Celsius threshold that for years has been a red line for climate change. Ali Rogin speaks with Michael Mann at the University of Pennsylvania to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A second round of violent weather is barreling across the central and southern U.S. after a deadly and destructive Friday night. The storms have spawned tornadoes and fanned wildfires and dust storms that claimed at least 17 lives. John Yang speaks with Matthew Cappucci, senior meteorologist at MyRadar, who is in Mississippi tracking the storms. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli strikes killed nine people in Gaza as talks with Hamas on the next phase of the ceasefire remain stalled, U.S. forces struck Yemen’s capital in an effort to stop Houthi attacks, the U.S. expelled South Africa’s ambassador, journalists at the federally funded news outlet VOA were put on leave, and two stranded astronauts are one step closer to coming home. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This week, the head of the United Nations Children’s Fund told global leaders that Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is the world’s biggest and most devastating. A new UNICEF report says 30 million people in Sudan are in need of aid, more than half of them children. Many of them face daily threats of violence and sexual assault. Ali Rogin speaks with UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As the average cost of college in the United States soars, more young people are being drawn to skilled trades. It’s part of a career rethink among members of Gen Z, who have been called the “toolbelt generation.” Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Department of Education announced new investigations into more than 50 colleges for alleged racial discrimination, part of President Trump’s campaign to end DEI efforts nationwide. It comes one month after an administration memo warned schools they could lose funding for considering race in admissions, scholarships, or any aspect of student life. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sarah Brown. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In our news wrap Friday, the Senate advanced a bill by the GOP-led House that would fund the government through the end of September, the FAA announced permanent restrictions on non-essential helicopter flights around Washington's National Airport and the Trump administration is expressing 'cautious optimism' after a U.S. envoy met with Russian President Putin about a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

It’s been less than two months since President Trump took office. In that time, Trump, his family and administration members have seen personal and financial gain in ways aided by their power and influence. This week, the president lined up Teslas at the White House to help Elon Musk as Tesla stocks plummeted. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Don Fox. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

President Trump gave federal agencies a deadline this week to implement a large-scale reduction in force. The order would not only lay off thousands more government employees but eliminate positions altogether. Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the history of the civil service and the attempts to change its size and influence over time. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders