Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: ‘The science world is ending’

From PBS NewsHour. A poll from the journal Nature found that 75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country. That includes a man who’s been dubbed the "Mozart of Math." Stephanie Sy examines what’s behind a potential scientific brain drain. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage.…

Vance joins Erika Kirk at University of Mississippi for Turning Point USA event

From PBS NewsHour. Following Charlie Kirk’s death, conservative activists have stepped in to fill the void at his Turning Point USA organization and complete his tour of college campuses. His widow, Erika Kirk, and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to speak on Wednesday at the University of Mississippi. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports…

A look at the destruction in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa’s landfall as a Category 5

From PBS NewsHour. Initial estimates show Hurricane Melissa may have killed dozens across Haiti and Jamaica. Melissa is one of the strongest storms the region has ever seen, leaving widespread destruction in multiple Caribbean nations. To discuss the ongoing rescue and relief efforts, Amna Nawaz spoke with Brian Bogart of the World Food Programme. Watch…

News Wrap: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 2nd time this year

From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve cut its topline interest rate by a quarter-point for the second time this year, President Trump is due to meet China’s Xi Jinping on the last leg of his Asian tour, the U.S. is reducing its military presence along NATO’s border with Ukraine and…

WATCH: Massey family speaks at vigil after Illinois deputy convicted over killing of Sonya Massey

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WATCH: RFK Jr. reiterates claim that studies ‘suggest’ link between Tylenol and autism

WATCH: Jamaican village devastated by Hurricane Melissa

From PBS NewsHour. Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm, causing extensive flooding and power outages. As the storm barreled through the island, it toppled trees, downed power lines, flooded roads and destroyed homes and boats. Footage shows the excessive damage to infrastructure in Alligator Pond, a fishing village in…

PBS News Hour West live episode, Oct. 29, 2025

PBS News Hour live episode, Oct. 29, 2025

WATCH: CMS head Dr. Oz questions legitimacy of ACA insurance coverage for millions of Americans

WATCH: Powell says Fed divided over December rate cut, watching if tariffs continue inflation impact

WATCH LIVE: Vance speaks at Turning Point USA event with Erika Kirk at University of Mississippi

WATCH LIVE: Health Secretary RFK Jr. announces new FDA move to fast-track biosimilar drug approvals

WATCH LIVE: Jeffries holds news briefing as government shutdown continues for 29th day

WATCH LIVE: Grassley holds briefing by FBI on Jan. 6 phone calls between Trump and GOP senators

WATCH LIVE: Sanders and Senate Democrats hold news briefing on SNAP benefits threatened by shutdown

WATCH: ‘I’m not allowed to run,’ Trump says on proposed 2028 bid

From PBS NewsHour. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s “not allowed to run” for a third term, echoing the constitutional restrictions in place on presidential term limits. While the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution bars someone from being elected president more than twice, both Trump and his former White House adviser Steve Bannon…

WATCH LIVE: Schumer holds news briefing as SNAP benefits set to run out due to government shutdown

WATCH LIVE: Senate Indian Affairs committee hearing on impact of shutdown on Native communities

WATCH LIVE: United Nations holds news briefing on Hurricane Melissa as Jamaica and Cuba recover

WATCH: Texas AG sues makers of Tylenol over autism claims

From PBS NewsHour. While Tylenol remains a recommended tool to treat pain and fever during pregnancy according to medical professionals, the state of Texas is suing the makers of the medication for allegedly hiding unproven links to autism and other disorders. The lawsuit, from Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, echoes recent allegations by President Trump…

WATCH LIVE: House Democrats hold news briefing on SNAP benefits affected by government shutdown

WATCH: GOP-led committee says Biden autopen pardons are ‘void’

From PBS NewsHour. Republican lawmakers released their long-awaited report Tuesday on former President Joe Biden’s use of the autopen during his time in the White House. The findings from the House Oversight Committee argue that Biden’s aides covered up his declining health and that his executive actions should therefore be considered null and void. That…

WATCH: GOP-led committee says Biden autopen pardons are ‘void’

WATCH: New U.S. military strikes in Pacific kills 14 people

From PBS NewsHour. The U.S. military said on Tuesday that it has carried out three strikes against alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least 14 people. In a social media post, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the strikes were launched Monday and that one person survived. It marks a further escalation…

WATCH LIVE: Schumer and Senate Democrats hold news briefing as government shutdown enters 29th day

WATCH LIVE: Johnson and House GOP leaders hold briefing as government shutdown enters fourth week

WATCH LIVE: Johnson and House GOP leaders hold news briefing as government shutdown enters 4th week

WATCH LIVE: Senate Commerce hearing on censorship and technology with witnesses from Google and Meta

WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes to consider judicial nominations as shutdown continues for 29th day

PBS News Hour full episode, Oct. 28, 2025

From PBS NewsHour. Tuesday on the News Hour, Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as the most powerful storm in the country’s recorded history. Israel launches strikes in Gaza in retaliation for an attack on its soldiers, once again testing the ceasefire deal with Hamas. Plus, critical food stamp benefits for millions of Americans become the…

A Brief But Spectacular take on preventing homelessness

From PBS NewsHour. Dana Vanderford and Fred Theus work together in Los Angeles County’s homelessness prevention unit. It uses AI-driven data to identify people at risk of losing their homes and offers support that can help prevent homelessness. They share their Brief But Spectacular take on preventing homelessness before it happens. Watch PBS News for…

Dodgers and Blue Jays break World Series records in marathon 18-inning game

From PBS NewsHour. Six hours and 39 minutes after it started, a walk-off home run ended the 18-inning, World Series Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. The second-longest game in postseason history saw a record 19 pitchers take the mound, and Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs…

Why Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court election has national implications

From PBS NewsHour. Election Day is a week away, and while there are some gubernatorial races getting attention, there is also a trio of votes for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that continues a trend of big spending in judicial elections. Pennsylvania is a swing state where the court could decide the fate of election laws,…

Pressure to end shutdown ‘ramps up’ on Nov. 1, ex-Trump White House official says

From PBS NewsHour. As the federal government shutdown continues, Geoff Bennett discussed political implications and how to resolve it with former White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short. He led President Trump’s congressional negotiating team nearly seven years ago during the 35-day shutdown, the longest ever. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live…

Millions face losing SNAP benefits as shutdown continues with no end in sight

From PBS NewsHour. As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, millions of Americans are on the verge of losing access to SNAP. Many food aid groups feel the government is legally obligated to provide funding to SNAP, but the Trump administration claims it cannot use emergency funds to keep the program operating…

News Wrap: U.S. strikes alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing at least 14

From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Tuesday, the U.S. said it carried out three strikes that killed at least 14 on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific, President Trump is heading to South Korea where he’ll meet with China’s President Xi, Texas is suing the makers of Tylenol for allegedly hiding unproven links…

Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel launches strikes after it says Hamas attacked soldiers

From PBS NewsHour. In Gaza, there was another test of a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered what he called "powerful strikes" in Gaza after Israel said Hamas shot at Israeli soldiers in the south of the territory. Nick Schifrin reports. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news,…

Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 with 185 mph winds

From PBS NewsHour. Jamaica is suffering extensive damage from the devastating force of Hurricane Melissa. It’s just the second Atlantic storm ever to make landfall with winds up to 185 mph. William Brangham reports and Geoff Bennett discusses the impact and rescue efforts with Antony Anderson, Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States. Watch PBS News…

PBS News Hour live episode, Oct. 28, 2025

PBS News Hour West live episode, Oct. 28, 2025

WATCH LIVE: Powell delivers remarks after Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates

WATCH: Trump mocks Biden during naval base speech in Japan

From PBS NewsHour. President Donald Trump disparaged former President Joe Biden on Tuesday while addressing U.S. service members in Japan as part of his tour through Asia. Biden "wasn’t much of a president," Trump said. "That I can tell you. That we all know." Trump also said Biden would claim he was "a pilot, a…

Johnson: ‘I don’t see the path for’ Trump 2028 bid

From PBS NewsHour. House Speaker Mike Johnson batted down the possibility of President Donald Trump seeking a third term for the White House, noting the constitutional restrictions in place on presidential term limits. While the 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution bars someone from being elected president more than twice, Trump and his former White…

Japanese postcards lost in World War II slowly make their way back to families

From PBS NewsHour. Eighty years after the end of World War II, postcards written to Japanese soldiers by their families were discovered in an Oregon museum. The Obon Society, a nonprofit humanitarian organization, has now taken on the task of returning each letter to the sender’s descendants. The goal is to provide the families a…

WATCH LIVE: Senate GOP holds briefing as stalemate with Democrats over shutdown continues for Day 28

WATCH LIVE: Senate Democrats hold news briefing as Johnson says they have ‘cover’ to open government

WATCH LIVE: Jeffries holds news briefing as GOP says Democrats have ‘cover’ to end shutdown

WATCH: Duffy, air traffic controllers union head call on Democrats to pass CR to open government

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WATCH: ‘I don’t see a path for’ Trump 2028 presidential bid, Johnson says

WATCH: In speech, Biden says America is in ‘dark days’

From PBS NewsHour. Former President Joe Biden says the state of the nation is in his words, going through "dark days." Biden made the comments while accepting a lifetime achievement award from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute on Sunday in Boston. He described the current moment as the worst he has seen in his many…

WATCH: Federal workers union calls for end to shutdown

From PBS NewsHour. Hundreds of thousands of federal employees are still off the job. The head of the country’s largest federal workers union weighed in on Monday, saying, "It’s time to pass a clean continuing resolution and end this shutdown today. No half measures and no gamesmanship." The group said reopening the government would allow…

WATCH LIVE: Senate committee holds hearing on political violence in aftermath of Kirk killing

WATCH LIVE: Johnson and House Republican leaders hold news briefing on Day 28 of government shutdown

WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes on Day 28 of shutdown as federal workers union calls for end to standoff

PBS News Hour full episode, Oct. 27, 2025

From PBS NewsHour. Monday on the News Hour, President Trump visits Japan to meet its newly elected conservative prime minister, one stop on a multi-country trip to Asia with a focus on trade. Hurricane Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica as a powerful Category 5 storm. Plus, Vermont’s recent floods reveal, with devastating clarity, how climate…

Abby Phillip explores the political legacy of Jesse Jackson in ‘A Dream Deferred’

From PBS NewsHour. Rev. Jesse Jackson is a towering figure in the civil rights movement, but his political legacy is less often remembered. The issues he championed in the 1980s still echo in today’s politics, and his influence is the subject of Abby Phillip’s new book, "A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for…

Sudan’s cultural heritage becomes a casualty in its civil war

From PBS NewsHour. Sudan’s civil war has become a humanitarian catastrophe of staggering scale, marked by famine, ethnic cleansing and sexual violence. Over three years, an estimated 150,000 people have been killed, and nearly 13 million have been forced from their homes. But the destruction of Sudan’s cultural heritage has drawn far less attention. Jeffrey…

Vermont town debates rebuilding on higher ground after devastating floods

From PBS NewsHour. From Texas to North Carolina, from New England to the Midwest, communities are facing a growing threat from flash flooding. Many of those regions already lack enough affordable housing, a problem made worse by these storms. For our climate series, Tipping Point, William Brangham reports on how one community in Central Vermont…

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump flirting with the idea of the 3rd term

From PBS NewsHour. NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump testing political boundaries by hinting at the possibility of a third term, the government shutdown stretches into its fifth week and what to watch for ahead…