NPR & PBS for South Texas
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Schumer says Trump refuses to negotiate to avoid shutdown

Episode 267 | 8m 34s

The federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight. President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, saying what they are asking for in negotiations is “unserious and ridiculous.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Schumer to discuss the negotiations.

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.
Extras
How does a densely populated nation like Singapore transform into a lush green oasis?
The story behind one man’s historic descent of Mount Everest on skis
News Wrap: Netanyahu asks Israel’s president for pardon amid corruption trial
Peace remains elusive for Lebanese Christians as Pope Leo visits war-torn country
November 30, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Former USAID employees keep dismantled agency’s life-saving work afloat
November 29, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Millions of full-time workers are struggling to afford a place to live. Here’s why
Whooping cough cases remain elevated as vaccination rates drop
Latest Episodes
November 30, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
November 29, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
November 28, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
November 27, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
November 26, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
November 25, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
November 24, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
November 23, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
November 22, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
November 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode