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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 21, 2026
President Trump extends a contentious cease-fire with Iran amid stalled peace talks and a naval blockade, while domestically, a Fed nominee faces scrutiny, Congress grapples with ethics scandals, and a stark gender divide emerges among Gen Z on reproductive rights and traditional roles.
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. 12, 2026
The Trump administration faces accusations of weaponizing the Justice Department against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while simultaneously deploying extremist rhetoric in public campaigns and grappling with escalating protests in Iran.
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