PBS News Hour full episode, July 23, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, the White House cuts artificial intelligence regulations in an effort to compete with China in a technological arms race. The director of national intelligence pushes claims about former President Obama and the 2016 election as Trump faces pressure over the Epstein files. Plus, national parks across the country struggle under drastic funding and staffing cuts.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
News Wrap: Aid groups warn of starvation and death in Gaza

What’s in Trump’s new AI policy and why it matters

What the new trade deal with Japan means for the U.S.

Iran will continue uranium enrichment despite U.S. strikes

Gabbard sows doubt on Russia probe as Trump faces pressure

GOP and Democratic strategists on Trump’s Epstein connection

National parks struggle with funding and staffing cuts

Loretta Ross explores a new way to face disagreements

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00:00 – Intro
02:10 – News Wrap
09:49 – The Future of AI
16:27 – U.S.-Japan Trade
22:59 – Nuclear Tensions
24:30 – Gabbard sows doubt on Russia probe as Trump faces pressure
30:07 – Political Divides
38:04 – Parks Cuts
46:56 – America at a Crossroads
55:05 – Goodnight