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PBS News Hour full episode, May 29, 2026
This episode covers ongoing US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, President Trump's unprecedented active stock trading while in office, Ukraine's advanced drone capabilities, the renaming of PCOS to PMOS for better medical care, and the business realities of the upcoming World Cup.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 27, 2026
This episode covers the shifting landscape of US politics with Trump's continued influence, the dire economic crisis in Cuba and its tense relations with the US, and the groundbreaking application of AI in discovering new antibiotics.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 26, 2026
This episode covers escalating international conflicts, the U.S. President's health, the use of AI in nursing education, and a critical Ebola outbreak, offering a broad spectrum of global and domestic news.
PBS News Hour, full episode, May 25, 2026
This episode covers critical diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran, the Pope's urgent call for AI regulation, and the political landscape shifts as a key voter bloc expresses disillusionment with the Trump administration's health policies.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 22, 2026
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns amidst controversy, while a new report reveals a decade-long decline in student achievement linked to social media, and innovative carbon credit programs aim to restore trust in climate offsets.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 21, 2026
Congressional Republicans challenge President Trump's controversial funding requests, while states like New Mexico implement new laws to prevent federal interference in elections, and a Stanford student exposes the university's deep entanglement with Silicon Valley.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 20, 2026
The Justice Department's indictment of Raul Castro, coupled with the Trump administration's controversial IRS settlement and its influence on GOP primaries, signals a volatile shift in both foreign policy and domestic political dynamics.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 19, 2026
This episode covers a range of critical national and international stories, from a deadly hate crime at a San Diego Islamic center and controversial Trump administration policies on taxes and environmental regulations, to the evolving landscape of higher education and the personal stories of migration and artistic resilience.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 15, 2026
President Trump's China summit yields few concrete deals and raises concerns about Taiwan, while Jerome Powell concludes a turbulent Fed tenure, and AI-powered scams cost older Americans billions.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 14, 2026
President Trump's visit to China highlights a complex US-China relationship marked by a 'new vision' of collaboration alongside stark warnings on Taiwan and ongoing economic competition, while domestically, reality TV stars increasingly leverage fame for political power.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 13, 2026
This episode covers President Trump's visit to China amidst geopolitical tensions, the overturning of Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction, the overlooked history of Asian American discrimination, Uganda's strained refugee policy, and the legacy of NBA pioneer Jason Collins.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 12, 2026
This episode dissects the escalating economic and geopolitical fallout from the US-Iran war, the contentious redistricting battles impacting American democracy, and the evolving value of a college degree in the age of AI.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 11, 2026
President Trump's rejection of Iran's peace offer escalates the conflict, while domestic issues like a hantavirus outbreak, a controversial National Mall renovation, and rising gas prices dominate the U.S. political landscape.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 8, 2026
This episode unpacks escalating US-Iran military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, a resilient yet divergent US jobs market, the ongoing political battle over congressional redistricting, and the controversial new US counterterrorism strategy.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 7, 2026
This episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic efforts to mend U.S.-Vatican relations, the impact of a Supreme Court decision on Louisiana's congressional map, and the humanitarian crisis of African migration to the Canary Islands.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 6, 2026
President Trump expresses cautious optimism about a potential deal to end the U.S.-Iran war, while a new poll reveals widespread American disapproval of the conflict and its economic impact, alongside rising anti-Muslim sentiment in Texas and a look back at media pioneer Ted Turner's legacy.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 5, 2026
This episode details escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on congressional redistricting, a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and the devastating civilian toll of Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 4, 2026
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate, Spirit Airlines collapses, the Supreme Court temporarily restores abortion pill access, and the U.S. Forest Service faces a controversial overhaul, all against a backdrop of politically charged federal worker campaigns and congressional redistricting.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 1, 2026
President Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal while facing scrutiny over the War Powers Act and politicization of a White House security breach, as the Supreme Court weakens voting rights and a new book offers a path to peace in the Middle East.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 30, 2026
This episode covers the end of a government shutdown, the ongoing Iran War's impact on oil prices and global travel, Germany's rearmament efforts, changes to the U.S. immigration system, and new restrictions on SNAP benefits.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 29, 2026
The Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act, the Pentagon's $25 billion Iran war cost, and a Federal Reserve leadership transition underscore a day of significant political, economic, and social shifts in the U.S.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 28, 2026
This episode covers the re-indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, the UAE's departure from OPEC amid a global oil crisis, King Charles III's address to Congress, and the FCC's controversial move against ABC/Disney.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 27, 2026
A White House Correspondents' Dinner assassination attempt, stalled Iran negotiations, a Supreme Court battle over Roundup, and a divisive debate on autism spectrum definitions dominate the news, highlighting critical security, geopolitical, and health policy challenges.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 23, 2026
This NewsHour episode covers rising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the federal reclassification of marijuana, the Trump administration's 'America First' foreign aid strategy in Africa, and the ongoing challenges for Afghan allies and DACA recipients in the U.S.
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