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August 6, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2025 Episode 218 | 57m 46s

Wednesday on the News Hour, the health secretary pulls hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from the kinds of vaccines that were critical during the COVID pandemic. The standoff over redistricting in Texas continues as Republicans escalate their threats against absent Democrats. Plus, Judy Woodruff explores whether artificial intelligence could help Americans find common ground.

Aired: 08/05/25 | Expires: 09/05/25
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Composer reimagines his Harvey Milk opera while rebuilding life after traumatic injury
Federal mRNA funding cut is 'most dangerous public health decision' ever, expert says
News Wrap: Army sergeant accused of shooting 5 soldiers at Fort Stewart
How politicians are picking their voters with partisan redistricting
How a Kentucky community is using AI to help people find common ground
Former prosecutor questions legitimacy of Bondi’s Russia probe
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