PBS News Weekend full episode, Jan. 19, 2025

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, the first hostages return to Israel and aid trucks enter Gaza as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas goes into effect. Then, some of the world’s biggest companies make record-breaking donations to Trump’s inauguration. Plus, a look at a little-known White House tradition of outgoing presidents leaving personal notes for their successors.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Father of U.S. hostage hopeful for son’s release by Hamas
News Wrap: Biden thanks supporters on last day of his term
Tech and AI leaders make big donations to Trump inauguration
Sen. Wyden offers way forward for progressives in new book
The history and tradition of presidential transition letters

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00:00 - Intro
01:47 - Ceasefire Deal
07:18 - News Wrap
09:37 - Funding the Inauguration
15:21 - It Takes Chutzpah
20:52 - Transition Letters
25:14 - Goodnight