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PBS Newshour

August 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2025 Episode 231 | 57m 46s

Tuesday on the News Hour, the White House pushes Russia for direct talks with Ukraine, but signs of compromise are still elusive. A look at competing claims from the Trump administration and D.C. city leaders about crime levels. Plus, at the height of wildfire season, thousands of firefighters face frontline dangers, including toxic smoke, with little to no protection.

Aired: 08/18/25 | Expires: 09/18/25
Major corporate funding for the PBS NewsHour is provided by Care.com, Consumer Cellular, and Fidelity. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Mutual of America. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
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A look at D.C. crime as Trump and city give competing claims
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News Wrap: Trump administration revokes security clearances of current, former officials
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