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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
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
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Tracking the Trump family’s business deals and profits in his 2nd term
Dave Chappelle on investing in his Ohio town and backing its local public radio station
Israel agrees to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon as U.S. pushes for broader peace deal
Why the Israeli and Lebanese governments accepted a ceasefire – and will Hezbollah abide?
UN official warns Strait of Hormuz dispute is disrupting global food supply
How much of Project 2025 has Trump enacted?
News Wrap: Pope warns of 'tyrants' spending billions on wars
News Wrap: IRS says average tax refund just under $3,500 this year

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