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October 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2025 Episode 294 | 57m 46s

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump's push to end foreign wars faces a test as cracks show in the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire and a meeting with Putin is called off. The president faces growing calls to withdraw a nominee who reportedly referred to himself as having a “Nazi streak.” Plus, another university refuses the Trump administration's demands for higher education.

Aired: 10/20/25 | Expires: 11/20/25
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Extras
Young photographer documents disappearing salt marshes to inspire action
Marwan Barghouti’s son on the quest for Palestinian statehood and who will lead them
A look at the New Jersey governor's race and its national implications
In 'Independent,' Karine Jean-Pierre says the two-party system isn't working
What to know about the withdrawn Trump nominee who reportedly said he has a 'Nazi streak'
Trump's push for peace tested as Putin meeting called off and Gaza ceasefire shows cracks
News Wrap: GOP lawmakers signal they will not negotiate with Dems to end shutdown
Another university declines Trump's offer for priority funding
Trump clashes with Colombian president over Caribbean boat strikes
How European leaders are responding as Trump urges Ukraine to cede territory to Russia