PBS News Hour | October 8, 2025 – Comey’s Federal Court Arraignment & Key Updates 📰

Wednesday on the News Hour, former FBI Director James Comey is arraigned in federal court for allegedly lying to Congress, a case many see as President Trump's attempt to seek political retribution. Staffing shortages caused by the government shutdown disrupt air travel across the country. Plus, Palestinians in Gaza mark two years of war.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTSIsrael, Hamas agree to first phase of deal to end Gaza war
https://youtu.be/APEOj9bkS7o
Comey pleads not guilty on charges he lied to Congress
https://youtu.be/uWK7xuTXOrw
News Wrap: Man charged with starting Pacific Palisades fire
https://youtu.be/hUeUI6jmNfk
Airports face delays as shutdown deepens ATC staffing woes
https://youtu.be/wX-11Z-AvOo
Palestinians in Gaza share stories of loss and suffering
https://youtu.be/rb8J_XBSCkM
Wisconsin group draws conservatives into unity efforts
https://youtu.be/NHRhhWKWUsk
'What We Can Know' depicts a world ravaged by climate change
https://youtu.be/7sI5K0P7u2Y
A Brief But Spectacular take on inclusive communities
https://youtu.be/b_avM1TB6w4

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00:00 - Intro
02:32 - Israel-Hamas Deal
06:57 - War in the Holy Land
15:30 - News Wrap
21:50 - Comey in Court
26:43 - Shutdown impact
33:18 - Detained
40:13 - Crossroads
48:49 - “What We Can Know”
54:55 - Goodnight