Cascade PBS
Donate
TV
Cascade PBS
TV
News
Podcasts
Events
Sign in
Become a member

Watch with PBS Passport

This episode is available to watch with PBS Passport.

Sign up

Already have an account? Sign in

PBS News Hour

June 18, 2025

Advertisement
Christmas tree farm overcomes Hurricane Helene’s destruction

Christmas tree farm overcomes Hurricane Helene’s destruction

Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction in the mountains of North Carolina devastated one of the region’s big industries: Christmas tree farming. One family operation overcame obstacles to get its crop to market, including one special tree that ended up in the White House. Ali Rogin reports.
Trump returns to the world stage at Notre Dame’s reopening

Trump returns to the world stage at Notre Dame’s reopening

Against the Paris skyline, the Notre Dame Cathedral has risen from the ashes with its official reopening Saturday. Dozens of world leaders, diplomats and celebrities attended the celebration of the monument’s rebirth, including a high-profile return to the global spotlight for President-elect Trump. John Yang speaks with Heather Conley,
Would a lower legal limit for drunk driving improve safety?

Would a lower legal limit for drunk driving improve safety?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, drunk driving crashes are as much as 40 percent higher between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than the rest of the year. The legal blood alcohol limit in the U.S. is higher than around the world, and advocates say
How divisions in Congress could present challenges for Trump

How divisions in Congress could present challenges for Trump

In a major victory for President-elect Trump, Republicans will now control both chambers of Congress after the House was called for the GOP this past week. But this trifecta doesn't guarantee smooth governing, as narrow margins could make passing major legislation difficult. Casey Burgat, legislative affairs program director
Why American evangelicals are staunch supporters of Israel

Why American evangelicals are staunch supporters of Israel

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has long held a strong pro-Israel stance, one that’s deeply rooted in his evangelical Christian faith. Now, as Trump’s pick to serve as ambassador to Israel, he could be integral in shaping U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East. William Brangham speaks with
Climate change’s role in the Northeast’s wildfire outbreak

Climate change’s role in the Northeast’s wildfire outbreak

For years, wildfires across the American West have served as an urgent reminder of the threat posed by extreme weather, often made worse by climate change. But over the last few weeks, fires have engulfed parts of New York and New Jersey amid an unusually severe drought on the East
Brooks and Capehart on the 'chaos' of Trump's Cabinet picks

Brooks and Capehart on the 'chaos' of Trump's Cabinet picks

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President-elect Trump's key Cabinet appointments that offer a glimpse of what’s to come in his administration and Republicans secure the House, giving them control
Speaker Johnson says Gaetz report should not be released

Speaker Johnson says Gaetz report should not be released

President-elect Donald Trump continues to stock his future cabinet with high-profile choices. He tapped one of his rivals in the presidential primary, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, for interior secretary. Political correspondent Lisa Desjardins has more on how Burgum might redefine that role and what we’re learning about Trump&
Why experts are concerned about RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination

Why experts are concerned about RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination

President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services is sparking concern. There are worries too about his history of false statements and beliefs in debunked conspiracy theories. At the same time, he’s pushing hard on some major problems that
Ruby slippers stolen in museum heist now up for auction

Ruby slippers stolen in museum heist now up for auction

If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of Hollywood history, now’s your chance. A pair of Dorothy's ruby slippers are up for auction and just like Dorothy, this pair of shoes has been on its own long and very strange journey. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson
Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 1

Beyond the Canvas | Season 2 | Episode 1

Finding one’s voice as a writer takes dedication, courage, and a willingness to reimagine the world through words on a page. In this episode of “Beyond the CANVAS,” we sit down with novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira, and others to talk about finding meaning as a writer.
The Trump Impeachment Hearings - House Judiciary Committee

The Trump Impeachment Hearings - House Judiciary Committee

The Wednesday hearing will examine the premise of “high crimes and misdemeanors” by hearing from scholars and experts. The hearing by the Judiciary comes after the House Intelligence Committee held 5 days of hearings late last month.