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PBS News Hour

October 13, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2025 Episode 286 | 57m 46s

Monday on the News Hour, Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees are released after two long years of war. The Trump administration's latest round of mass firings further hollows out the Department of Education. Plus, Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, convicted of killing two FBI agents, adjusts to life outside prison after his sentence was commuted.

Aired: 10/12/25 | Expires: 11/12/25
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Extras
Watch • 5:24
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: Nor’easter slams East Coast
News Wrap: Nor’easter slams East Coast
Clip: S2025 E286 | 5:24
Watch • 8:18
PBS News Hour
Experienced Mideast negotiators analyze Gaza peace deal
Experienced Mideast negotiators break down how Gaza peace deal came together
Clip: S2025 E286 | 8:18
Watch • 8:36
PBS News Hour
Israeli hostages freed after 2 years of brutal war
Israeli hostages freed and Palestinian detainees released after 2 years of brutal war
Clip: S2025 E286 | 8:36
Watch • 4:10
PBS News Hour
Speaker says U.S. 'barreling toward' prolonged shutdown
Speaker says U.S. 'barreling toward' prolonged shutdown as ripple effects grow
Clip: S2025 E286 | 4:10
Watch • 10:02
PBS News Hour
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on peace deal's political impact
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the Gaza peace deal's political impact
Clip: S2025 E286 | 10:02
Watch • 5:30
PBS News Hour
Shutdown firings hollow out special education office
Trump's shutdown firings hollow out special education office
Clip: S2025 E286 | 5:30
Watch • 9:06
PBS News Hour
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier on life after prison
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier on adjusting to life at home after decades in prison
Clip: S2025 E286 | 9:06
Watch • 8:27
PBS News Hour
Documentary argues Orwell's greatest fears are materializing
Documentary argues George Orwell's greatest fears are materializing
Clip: S2025 E285 | 8:27
Watch • 26:45
PBS News Hour
October 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
October 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Episode: S2025 E285 | 26:45
Watch • 2:41
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: Government shutdown reaches 12th day amid impasse
News Wrap: Government shutdown reaches 12th day amid congressional impasse
Clip: S2025 E285 | 2:41