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PBS News Hour

August 22, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2025 Episode 234 | 57m 46s

Friday on the News hour, the FBI raids the home of John Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser turned vocal critic. Famine is officially declared in parts of Gaza, where over half a million people face imminent starvation. Plus, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hints at a long-awaited interest rate cut, even in what he calls an "unusual" job market.

Aired: 08/21/25 | Expires: 09/21/25
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Extras
Watch • 7:00
PBS News Hour
Powell hints at rate cut, but Fed in 'challenging situation'
Powell hints at long-awaited rate cut but admits Fed in 'challenging situation'
Clip: S2025 E234 | 7:00
Watch • 11:51
PBS News Hour
Capehart and Ponnuru on the FBI's raid on John Bolton
Capehart and Ponnuru on the FBI's raid on Trump critic John Bolton
Clip: S2025 E234 | 11:51
Watch • 6:11
PBS News Hour
Pastor leading Target boycott on the retailer's response
Pastor leading Target boycott on its impact and the retailer's response
Clip: S2025 E234 | 6:11
Watch • 6:22
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: Pentagon says troops will carry firearms in D.C.
News Wrap: Pentagon says troops will start carrying firearms in D.C.
Clip: S2025 E234 | 6:22
Watch • 6:50
PBS News Hour
FBI raids John Bolton, former Trump adviser turned critic
FBI raids home of John Bolton, a former Trump adviser turned vocal critic
Clip: S2025 E234 | 6:50
Watch • 7:42
PBS News Hour
'Man-made disaster': Famine declared in Gaza City
'Man-made disaster': Famine declared in Gaza City where half a million face starvation
Clip: S2025 E234 | 7:42
Watch • 6:18
PBS News Hour
Life in Gaza, through the voices of its children
A glimpse of life in Gaza, through the voices of its children
Clip: S2025 E234 | 6:18
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
August 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
August 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2025 E233 | 57:46
Watch • 7:56
PBS News Hour
Appeals court dismisses $500M fraud penalty against Trump
New York appeals court throws out $500M fraud penalty against Trump
Clip: S2025 E233 | 7:56
Watch • 7:31
PBS News Hour
What Gabbard's ODNI cuts mean for U.S. intelligence agencies
What Gabbard's ODNI cuts mean for U.S. intelligence agencies
Clip: S2025 E233 | 7:31