PBS News Weekend full episode, Aug. 16, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Trump abruptly splits from Ukraine and Europe after meeting with Putin, saying a sweeping peace deal, not a ceasefire, should be the next step in ending the war. How a White House plan to overturn a landmark climate policy could threaten children’s health. Plus, AI-generated models shake up the fashion industry and raise questions about unrealistic beauty standards.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Security expert analyzes Trump’s new alignment with Putin

News Wrap: Hurricane Erin strengthens into Category 5 storm

How revoking a key EPA regulation may hurt children’s health

How AI-generated models are shaking up the fashion industry

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00:00 – Intro
01:44 – Summit Fallout
07:45 – News Wrap
10:07 – Toxic Air
15:08 – AI in Fashion
22:57 – Goodnight