Ryan Holmes

1 month ago | pbs.org | Ryan Holmes

PBS News Full Episodes Podcasts Newsletters Live May 28, 2025 6:45 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The U.S. is pausing new student and exchange visitor visa interviews while it looks to expand screening of applicants' social media posts, according to a State Department cable obtained by the News Hour. It's part of a crackdown on immigration and higher education by the Trump administration.

1 month ago | pbs.org | Ryan Holmes

PBS News Full Episodes Podcasts Newsletters Live Apr 30, 2025 6:35 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio President Trump has made a bold gamble with a fundamental change in economic policy by launching tough tariffs. He argues they will revitalize manufacturing, reduce the national debt and grow the economy.

2 months ago | pbs.org | Ryan Holmes

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Francis' 12-year papacy was a remarkable one, working in service to the church until the very day before he died. He sought to focus more explicitly on social justice, on climate change and addressing the most marginalized in society. But he was also criticized for actions that fell short of his public remarks, undercut commitments or went too far for some Catholics. Stephanie Sy reports.

2 months ago | pbs.org | Ryan Holmes

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Steward Health Care was once the largest private hospital system in the country. When the private equity-backed network filed for bankruptcy last year, it devastated providers and patients. In Massachusetts, five of the eight Steward-owned hospitals were salvaged by the state and two were shuttered. Economics correspondent Paul Solman went there to see what happened and how.

Mar 5, 2025 | pbs.org | Geoff Bennett |Ryan Holmes |Azhar Merchant

The White House is implementing two new policies with global consequences ahead of President's Trump's address to Congress. The Trump administration is halting military aid to Ukraine and it's imposing new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Roben Farzad, economic analyst and host of public radio's "Full Disclosure," joins Geoff Bennett for perspective.