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PBS News Hour full episode, June 5, 2026
Despite solid job gains, the US economy faces headwinds from the Iran war and inflation, while global energy markets grapple with the Strait of Hormuz closure and Ukraine intensifies its war efforts against Russia.
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, 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 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.
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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