PBS News Hour full episode, May 2, 2025

Friday on the News Hour, the jobs market again defies expectations despite fears that tariffs could soon spur an economic downturn. As President Trump signs an executive order to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR, a legal fight lies ahead. Plus, we speak with Yemen's vice foreign minister as the U.S. extends its military campaigns against Houthi rebels.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Jobs market defies expectations amid tariff fears
   • Jobs market defies expectations amid ...  
News Wrap: Army plans anniversary parade on Trump's birthday
   • News Wrap: Army plans 250th anniversa...  
A look at Trump's order targeting public media funding
   • A look at Trump's executive order tar...  
Unpacking Trump's budget proposal and what he wants to cut
   • Unpacking Trump's budget proposal and...  
Yemeni diplomat asks U.S. for more support fighting Houthis
   • Top Yemeni official visits Washington...  
Conservative perspective on Trump's authority over history
   • Conservative offers perspective on Tr...  
Brooks and Capehart on reaction to Trump's first 100 days
   • Brooks and Capehart on what voters th...  

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00:00 - Intro
02:46 - Jobs Report
07:38 - News Wrap
14:31 - Targeting Public Media
20:29 - First 100 Days
27:26 - Strikes on Yemen
37:00 - Who Owns History?
43:28 - Brooks & Capehart
54:16 - Online + Goodnight