PBS News Hour full episode, Nov. 20, 2025

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Thursday on the News Hour, the jobs report shows strong hiring but higher unemployment as the Fed comes under more pressure from the president. The Trump administration comes up with plans to end the war in Ukraine, which require significant concessions that Ukraine has previously rejected. Plus, the Trump family’s promotion of cryptocurrency raises questions about profiting from the presidency.

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WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Chicago Fed president: Delayed report complicates rate cut

Trump pushes Ukraine peace plan with significant concessions

News Wrap: Cheney funeral service held at National Cathedral

Crow responds to Trump saying Democrats should be arrested

Americans covered through ACA face spike in premiums

Experts offer views on coverage and cost of ACA subsidies

Trump considers order to override state AI regulations

Trump family’s cryptocurrency ties raise ethical concerns

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00:00 – Intro
02:32 – State of the Economy
10:24 – Peace Plan
16:07 – News Wrap
21:40 – Treason Accusations
28:23 – Cost of Care
33:19 – Experts offer views on coverage and cost of ACA subsidies
42:19 – Future of AI
47:09 – Profit & the Presidency
54:15 – Goodnight