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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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