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PBS News Hour full episode, June 30, 2026
The Supreme Court delivered landmark rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes, and campaign finance, while global crises and domestic political turmoil continued to unfold.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 29, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court issued landmark rulings expanding presidential power over independent agencies while upholding Federal Reserve independence and privacy protections for cell phone data, as Texas mandated Bible passages in public schools and a new report highlighted the precarious status of DACA recipients.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 24, 2026
President Trump's political maneuvering, a landmark housing bill, progressive primary victories, and controversial judicial rulings dominate a day of national and international headlines, alongside a deep dive into the Declaration of Independence.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 23, 2026
This episode dissects escalating US-Iran nuclear and economic disputes, the widespread regret and economic fallout ten years after Brexit, critical changes to US student loan repayment, the impact of climate change on Georgia farmers, and the unique challenges faced by Ukraine's LGBTQ+ community in wartime.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 22, 2026
The U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Iran amid a new deconfliction mechanism for the Lebanon war, while the UK faces political upheaval with Keir Starmer's resignation, and a new DOJ memo threatens disability rights, all against a backdrop of rapidly melting glaciers and a tribute to economic titan Alan Greenspan.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 11, 2026
President Trump halts Iran airstrikes citing a nearing deal, while Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner face protests over a luxury resort in Albania, SpaceX prepares for a record-breaking IPO, and the Justice Department undergoes significant internal changes under Trump's influence, all as the World Cup kicks off amid extreme heat concerns.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 4, 2026
This episode of PBS NewsHour covers critical political clashes over immigration funding and scientific research control, the evolving job market for graduates impacted by AI, unique cultural phenomena, and pressing climate and social issues.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 3, 2026
This episode covers escalating US-Iran tensions and regional conflicts, the latest US primary election results, the controversial firing of '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley, and the Trump administration's dismantling of critical ocean monitoring sensors.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 2, 2026
President Trump's administration faces political pushback on key appointments and policy initiatives, while global conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East persist, and social issues like immigration's impact on education are highlighted alongside cultural reflections from Sting and a global trekker.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 1, 2026
This episode covers a range of critical global and domestic issues, from the legal challenges facing President Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund and escalating Middle East conflicts to a breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment, the threats of AI-driven misinformation in elections, and Jakarta's battle against rising sea levels.
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 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, April 9, 2026
This episode unpacks the fragile US-Iran truce, Israel's strikes in Lebanon, the dangers of Anthropic's powerful new AI model 'Mythos,' and Ukraine's escalating military desertion crisis.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 3, 2026
U.S. military losses in Iran expose strategic vulnerabilities and economic strain, as domestic political challenges intensify and global climate impacts reshape even the chocolate industry.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 26, 2026
This episode details the escalating US-Iran conflict, Germany's debate on banning social media for children, the expansion of medical aid in dying laws, and Major League Baseball's new automated ball-strike system.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 24, 2026
A multi-front global conflict, domestic policy battles, and environmental crises are reshaping geopolitics, urban landscapes, and economic stability, demanding urgent reevaluation of policy and infrastructure.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 3, 2026
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran escalates into its fourth day, prompting mass American evacuations and intense domestic political debate over its justification and long-term strategy.
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, 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. 9, 2026
The U.S. economy faces its weakest job growth since the pandemic, while escalating immigration crackdowns, growing Iranian protests, and a controversial Venezuelan oil deal reshape global and domestic landscapes.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 1, 2026
This episode unpacks critical shifts in political influence by billionaires, the 'Wild West' of college sports, global human migration, and the shrinking market for affordable cars, alongside a deep dive into the concept of hygge and the impactful work of Temple Grandin.
PBS News Hour full episode, Dec. 31, 2025
This episode unpacks critical geopolitical shifts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the South Caucasus, exposes the pervasive nature of misinformation in 2025, and highlights urgent scientific and social challenges.
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