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September 30, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2025 Episode 273 | 57m 46s

Tuesday on the News Hour, with Congressional leaders and the White House unable to reach a deal to fund the government, a federal shutdown is set to take effect within hours. President Trump uses a gathering of top military leaders to promote a crackdown on what he sees as threats from within the United States. Plus, we take a closer look at the factors pushing more mothers out of the workforce.

Aired: 09/29/25 | Expires: 10/30/25
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