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August 4, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Episode 216 | 57m 46s

Monday on the News Hour, Texas Democrats leave the state to stop Republicans from passing a redistricting plan backed by President Trump. A former Trump appointee warns the firing of the head of the office that reports jobs numbers undermines trust in vital data. Five years after the Beirut explosion, families struggle to rebuild their lives, knowing leaders have not been held accountable.

Aired: 08/03/25 | Expires: 09/03/25
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