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PBS News Hour

PBS NewsHour full episode Oct. 18, 2017

Season 2017 Episode 1204

Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump reverses course and backs away from a bipartisan health care bill that would stabilize insurance markets. Also: Chinese President Xi Jinping cements his power, an Arizona congressman on the Democratic Party, removing bombs in former ISIS strongholds, a first-hand account of being sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein and a rich celestial phenomenon.

Aired: 10/17/17
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Clip: S2025 E289 | 7:03
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News Wrap: Judge says ICE must wear body cameras in Chicago
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Clip: S2025 E289 | 10:20
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Trump adviser turned critic John Bolton indicted over handling of classified documents
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