PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 8, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Friday on the News Hour, Israel moves to take over Gaza City in the latest escalation of the war with Hamas. President Trump says he will meet with Russian President Putin soon, as a deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine passes. Plus, recent natural disasters highlight FEMA’s changing role under the Trump administration.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Israel decides to take Gaza City, sparking condemnation

Gaza takeover won’t end Hamas influence, Mideast expert says

News Wrap: Thousands flee fire in mountains near LA

Trump to meet with Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war

Recent natural disasters highlight Trump’s changes to FEMA

How Trump’s census plan could reshape congressional maps

Scientists face ecological, economic hurdles to save delta

Brooks and Capehart on Israel’s plans to control Gaza

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00:00 – Intro
02:13 – Israel decides to take Gaza City, sparking condemnation
06:14 – Gaza takeover won’t end Hamas influence, Mideast expert says
11:56 – News Wrap
17:53 – Russia Deadline
24:33 – The Future of FEMA
31:06 – Changing the Count
35:55 – Disappearing Delta
44:21 – Brooks & Capehart
54:25 – Goodnight