PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 8, 2025

Friday on the News Hour, Israel moves to take over Gaza City in the latest escalation of the war with Hamas. President Trump says he will meet with Russian President Putin soon, as a deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine passes. Plus, recent natural disasters highlight FEMA's changing role under the Trump administration.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Israel decides to take Gaza City, sparking condemnation
https://youtu.be/vGplA5sPbrQ
Gaza takeover won't end Hamas influence, Mideast expert says
https://youtu.be/ivYpVSZty-0
News Wrap: Thousands flee fire in mountains near LA
https://youtu.be/U9-SSWWANNU
Trump to meet with Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war
https://youtu.be/-7iXOaJQiTU
Recent natural disasters highlight Trump's changes to FEMA
https://youtu.be/J61OjH-51HM
How Trump's census plan could reshape congressional maps
https://youtu.be/M5xTXUclLbQ
Scientists face ecological, economic hurdles to save delta
https://youtu.be/f9SUSNrl9Lo
Brooks and Capehart on Israel's plans to control Gaza
https://youtu.be/48qJVuitcco

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00:00 - Intro
02:13 - Israel decides to take Gaza City, sparking condemnation
06:14 - Gaza takeover won't end Hamas influence, Mideast expert says
11:56 - News Wrap
17:53 - Russia Deadline
24:33 - The Future of FEMA
31:06 - Changing the Count
35:55 - Disappearing Delta
44:21 - Brooks & Capehart
54:25 - Goodnight