PBS News Hour full episode, Aug. 13, 2025

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Wednesday on the News Hour, European leaders underscore priorities for any Ukraine ceasefire deal ahead of President Trump's summit with Putin. Troops begin deploying on the streets of Washington even as funding is cut for community-based crime-prevention efforts. Plus, how deals for companies to pay a percentage of chip sales in China reflect Trump's larger views on security and capitalism.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Trump says Putin will face consequences if he won't end war
https://youtu.be/WDj7mZIQS9g
News Wrap: At least 25 people killed at Gaza aid sites
https://youtu.be/4osHiqX_QFs
Trump decries crime, but has slashed prevention efforts
https://youtu.be/Y6H9nG_I39w
Trump’s AI chip deal sparks legal questions
https://youtu.be/_Ealidki_Sk
How a far-right activist is shaping the Trump administration
https://youtu.be/Oow_xORyH9g
Ms. Rachel opens up about advocating for Gaza's children
https://youtu.be/-E3CBjK_Msc
How Maryland's riverkeepers protect the state's waterways
https://youtu.be/3BJt6vlIBNU

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00:00 - Intro
02:06 - Future of Ukraine
10:04 - News Wrap
15:20 - Trump Agenda: Crime
23:56 - Chips Deal
29:29 - Looming Force
35:43 - Ms. Rachel
45:05 - Music & Tradition
51:55 - Riverkeeper
54:41 - Goodnight