PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 4, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Monday on the News Hour, Texas Democrats leave the state to stop Republicans from passing a redistricting plan backed by President Trump. A former Trump appointee warns the firing of the head of the office that reports jobs numbers undermines trust in vital data. Five years after the Beirut explosion, families struggle to rebuild their lives, knowing leaders have not been held accountable.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Texas Democrats leave state to stop GOP’s redistricting plan

Trump is trying to ‘insulate himself,’ Texas Democrat says

News Wrap: 40 Gazans killed by Israeli gunfire, airstrikes

Ex-Trump official: BLS firing undermines trust in key data

Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on trust in institutions

Beirut blast victims struggle as leaders evade blame

Priest says ICE targets migrants at immigration court

Gates Foundation pledges $2.5B for women’s health worldwide

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00:00 – Intro
02:23 – Texas Democrats leave state to stop GOP’s redistricting plan
05:51 – Trump is trying to ‘insulate himself,’ Texas Democrat says
11:00 – News Wrap
15:52 – Trusting the Data
24:35 – Political Stakes
33:34 – Five Years Later
41:11 – Trump Agenda: Immigration
48:00 – Investing in Women’s Health
54:59 – Online + Goodnight