PBS News Hour full episode, April 23, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump lashes out at Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for criticizing a U.S. proposal to recognize Russian control of Crimea. Tens of thousands of mourners visit the Vatican to see Pope Francis lying in state as cardinals prepare to elect his successor. Plus, Judy Woodruff reports from Springfield, Ohio, as the city is still reckoning with campaign attention.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
What the U.S. proposed in latest Ukraine ceasefire talks

Mourners crowd Vatican to say farewell to Pope Francis

News Wrap: U.S. and China see tariffs as unsustainable

American citizens wrongly detained in immigration crackdown

Democratic lawmakers visit students arrested by ICE

Tesla revenue falls sharply as Musk faces political backlash

Springfield and its migrants still dealing with spotlight

Project lets people experience iconic places through sound

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00:00 – Intro
02:54 – Peace Talks
08:59 – Pope Francis 1936-2025
14:08 – News Wrap
20:23 – Trump Agenda
26:20 – Democratic lawmakers visit students arrested by ICE
33:16 – Tesla’s Trouble
39:33 – America at a Crossroads
48:57 – Soundscapes
54:33 – Goodnight