PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 6, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, the health secretary pulls hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from the kinds of vaccines that were critical during the COVID pandemic. The standoff over redistricting in Texas continues as Republicans escalate their threats against absent Democrats. Plus, Judy Woodruff explores whether artificial intelligence could help Americans find common ground.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
MRNA funding cut is ‘dangerous’ health decision, expert says

News Wrap: Army sergeant accused of shooting 5 soldiers

Politicians pick their voters with partisan redistricting

Former prosecutor questions legitimacy of Bondi Russia probe

How a county is using AI to help people find common ground

Composer reimagines Harvey Milk opera while rebuilding life

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00:00 – Intro
02:03 – RFK & Vaccines
09:55 – News Wrap
17:14 – Dividing Lines
27:34 – Russia Redux
38:05 – America at a Crossroads
47:07 – Music & Memory
54:55 – Goodnight