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April 18, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2025 Episode 108 | 57m 46s

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump moves forward with plans to make it easier to fire thousands of federal workers if they disagree with his policies. A lawyer for the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador speaks out about the refusals to return him to the U.S. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that could eliminate free access to dozens of preventive health care treatments.

Aired: 04/17/25 | Expires: 05/18/25
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
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Why the spirit of volunteering is a defining part of America's identity
New book explores Queen Elizabeth's relationships with 13 U.S. presidents
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News Wrap: IRS says average tax refund just under $3,500 this year
Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as U.S. hosts historic diplomatic talks

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