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President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address
President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address declared a 'golden age' of American prosperity and security, while the Democratic response by Governor Spanberger painted a picture of economic hardship, government overreach, and unprecedented corruption.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 24, 2026
President Trump prepares for a lengthy State of the Union address amidst low approval, while the EU ambassador discusses the stalled Ukraine war and new U.S. tariffs, and an investigation reveals withheld Epstein files mentioning Trump.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 23, 2026
This episode dissects escalating cartel violence in Mexico, FBI leadership scrutiny, President Trump's tariff defiance, a fragile Syrian-Kurdish peace, and Team USA's record-breaking Winter Olympics performance.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 20, 2026
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, prompting an immediate presidential counter-move with new tariffs and escalating tensions with Iran, while the EPA rolled back critical environmental protections.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 19, 2026
This episode details the unprecedented arrest of the UK's former Prince Andrew, President Trump's new 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, and the life sentence of South Korea's former president, alongside an exploration of booming prediction markets and the artistic resilience of Lucinda Williams.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 18, 2026
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a landmark social media addiction trial, while the U.S. shifts its Syria strategy, Iran braces for potential strikes, and a massive sewage spill impacts the Potomac River.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 17, 2026
This episode exposes the Trump administration's controversial shifts in vaccine policy and Department of Justice operations, alongside ongoing international disputes and a deep dive into Toni Morrison's literary legacy.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 16, 2026
US foreign policy faces European skepticism, while domestic gridlock continues over immigration and the Epstein files reveal uneven accountability.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 13, 2026
European leaders grapple with a shifting world order and U.S. reliability at the Munich Security Conference, while domestic reports expose alleged abuses by U.S. immigration authorities and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 12, 2026
This episode details the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in Minnesota, a looming DHS shutdown, a major rollback of climate policy, and strained NATO alliances, alongside critical scientific and humanitarian reports.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 11, 2026
This episode dissects a chaotic El Paso airspace closure, analyzes a complex jobs report, navigates the intricacies of US-Israel-Iran diplomacy, and examines the DOJ's controversial actions, alongside a deep dive into Boston's historical struggles with its founding principles.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 10, 2026
This episode covers escalating political and legal battles over the Epstein files and immigration enforcement, a controversial FBI raid on a Georgia elections office, delicate US-Iran diplomatic efforts, and the reflective retirement of acclaimed opera singer Denyce Graves.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 9, 2026
This episode details the widening global fallout from the Epstein files, the severe health impacts of immigration enforcement in Minnesota, the harsh sentencing of Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, and the cultural significance of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 6, 2026
This episode dissects critical global and domestic issues, from indirect U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and alleged Chinese nuclear tests to the complexities of the Gaza cease-fire, the launch of TrumpRx, and the far-reaching impacts of U.S. immigration policies and election rhetoric.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 5, 2026
This episode of PBS NewsHour reports on critical current events including shifting public opinion on ICE, a major measles outbreak in South Carolina, the resurgence of 'zombie mortgages' from the 2008 crisis, the escalating famine in Sudan, and the complex challenges of rehabilitating sex workers in India.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 4, 2026
This episode unpacks the global implications of the New START treaty's expiration, exposes the invasive surveillance tactics used by federal agents, details the expanded influence of presidential adviser Stephen Miller, and covers the Washington Post's significant layoffs.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 3, 2026
President Trump signed a bill ending a partial government shutdown, but critical debates over DHS funding, election security, Haitian protected status, and US-Colombia relations continue to dominate the national and international agenda.
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 2, 2026
This episode unpacks the political and legal fallout from newly released Epstein files, the limited reopening of the Rafah crossing in Gaza, a former hostage's harrowing account, and the politicization of the Kennedy Center, alongside other critical national and international headlines.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 30, 2026
This episode details the Trump administration's aggressive immigration crackdown, the controversial nomination of an 'inflation hawk' to lead the Federal Reserve, and the significant impact of federal funding cuts on Medicaid and services for people with disabilities.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 29, 2026
This episode unpacks the Trump administration's immigration enforcement controversies in Minnesota, the global shift away from U.S. alliances, critical climate research on Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier,' and a new medical school integrating art and 'whole health' concepts.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 28, 2026
This episode covers an FBI raid on a Georgia elections office, escalating political tensions, a lockdown at a family detention center, and reflections on American identity and historical tragedies.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 27, 2026
This episode details the Trump administration's shifting stance on immigration enforcement in Minneapolis following fatal shootings, exposes a Social Security data breach involving voter fraud efforts, and examines TikTok's new ownership amidst censorship claims and a landmark addiction trial.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 26, 2026
Federal agents in Minneapolis face intense scrutiny and legal challenges after the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen, sparking a political firestorm and threatening a government shutdown.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 23, 2026
This episode covers a severe winter storm impacting 200 million Americans, escalating ICE operations in Minneapolis, a controversial TikTok deal, and a critical look at the erosion of the post-war international order and constitutional norms.
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