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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. 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. 16, 2026
This episode dissects the complex geopolitical landscape, from the U.S.'s controversial engagement with Venezuela's interim government and Iran's brutal crackdown, to domestic tensions over federal immigration actions and the evolving, 'lawless' economics of college sports, alongside practical insights on habit formation.
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 15, 2026
President Trump's threat to deploy the military in Minneapolis amidst immigration protests, the shifting U.S. stance on Venezuela's leadership, critical disparities in Black maternal health, and the volatile landscape of mental health funding and wind energy projects underscore a day of significant domestic and international policy challenges.
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