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August 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2025 Episode 232 | 57m 46s

Wednesday on the News Hour, NATO leaders plan what role U.S. and European forces could play in the future defense of Ukraine. The American Academy of Pediatrics releases new vaccine recommendations that diverge from CDC guidelines. Plus, the challenge of making Florida communities more resilient to climate change amid potential federal funding cuts.

Aired: 08/19/25 | Expires: 09/19/25
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Extras
News Wrap: Texas lawmakers move closer to approving new congressional maps
How the reclassification of marijuana could impact users, businesses and research
Scholar says Trump's efforts to reframe U.S. history is 'reminiscent of McCarthyism'
Why the American Academy of Pediatrics is diverging from CDC vaccine guidelines
As voucher programs expand, many public school districts are fighting to keep students
Florida’s climate-focused tech sector faces uncertainty after federal cuts
Expert analyzes difficulties of providing Ukraine with security guarantees
As Russia continues to wage war, NATO meets to plan Ukraine's future defense
News Wrap: Trump administration revokes security clearances of current, former officials
Putin 'won't give up on trying to destroy' us, Ukraine's former foreign minister warns