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August 27, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2025 Episode 239 | 57m 46s

Wednesday on the News Hour, a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis leaves multiple dead and many more injured. FEMA employees who signed a letter criticizing the Trump administration are placed on leave in the latest example of the president cracking down on dissent. Plus, Judy Woodruff travels to Northern Ireland to explore what Americans can learn from its history of political divisions.

Aired: 08/26/25 | Expires: 09/26/25
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Extras
FEMA employees critical of Trump placed on leave amid crackdown on dissent
News Wrap: Trump administration taking over management of D.C.'s Union Station
'We owe this to our children': Minneapolis mayor calls for action after school attack
Russia and Ukraine target each other's energy infrastructure as war persists
What the Cracker Barrel backlash reveals about the power of branding
Miles Taylor warns: 'We need America to wake up' as Trump punishes opponents
What Americans can learn from Northern Ireland's history of political violence
California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines
Can Trump legally reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.?
News Wrap: Israeli says it targeted Hamas camera in Gaza hospital strike