PBS News Hour full episode, July 31, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump extends the deadline for a tariff deal with Mexico by another 90 days, fuelling speculation he could announce other pauses. A record number of Senate Democrats support a failed bid to block weapon sales to Israel. Plus, the latest on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as the president tries to shift focus and the DOJ faces pressure to release all of the files.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Economist analyzes Trump’s tariff policy deadline approaches

News Wrap: White House sending officials to inspect Gaza aid

Shaheen vote to block Israeli arms: ‘Things need to change’

FCC’s Carr says network oversight a needed course correction

How Trump’s answers about fallout with Epstein have evolved

Ex‑CIA analyst slams Trump’s effort to deny Russia probe

The Texas redistricting battle and its midterm impact

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00:00 – Intro
02:28 – Tariffs and Trade Deals
09:01 – News Wrap
13:59 – Arming Israel
20:35 – One on One
30:16 – Trump and Epstein
36:44 – Russia Redux
48:31 – Dividing Lines
53:55 – Online + Goodnight