News for May 4, 2025

PBS CEO Paula Kerger said President Trump’s move to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR puts public media stations at serious risk, especially in smaller communities.

Lebanon held its first local elections in almost 10 years, with Hezbollah and the Amal Movement expected to do well in areas hit hard by war and destruction.

On "Face the Nation," President Donald Trump’s tariff push, a shakeup in his national security team, and tensions over Ukraine and Iran took center stage.

The Midlothian, Texas fire department is asking for help finding its missing firehouse dog, Riggs, and has raised the reward for his safe return.

Lawrence Summers says President Donald Trump is trying to pressure Harvard University into giving in, as the fight threatens research funding and academic freedom.

President Donald Trump defended the cost of a planned military parade in Washington, saying it is worth the price because of the value of celebrating U.S. military power.

A shooting at a family party in Houston left at least one person dead and up to 14 others wounded.

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake shook rural West Texas and southeastern New Mexico on Saturday night, and no damage was reported right away.

Trump’s push to cut public broadcasting funding could weaken public radio stations that many rural communities rely on for local news and emergency alerts.