• WATCH: Nick Schifrin on how U.S. foreign policy is shifting | UVA’s Jim Lehrer Lecture

    WATCH: Nick Schifrin on how U.S. foreign policy is shifting | UVA’s Jim Lehrer Lecture

    Apr 23, 2025 05:38 PM EST

    PBS News’ Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent Nick Schifrin will address the fourth annual James C. Lehrer Lecture on April 24 at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center. In conversation with William J. Antholis, director and CEO of UVA's Miller Center of Public Affairs, Schifrin will discuss his ...

  • WATCH: Nick Schifrin interviews National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien

    WATCH: Nick Schifrin interviews National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien

    Nov 23, 2019 06:00 PM EST

    NewsHour Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent Nick Schifrin interviews National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien at the annual Halifax International Security Forum. Amid ongoing global foreign policy challenges, and with a White House embroiled in an impeachment inquiry, Schifrin discusses with O’Brien how he handles coordinating national security policy ...

  • Zelenskyy proposes compromise for Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine

    Zelenskyy proposes compromise for Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine

    Dec 24, 2025 11:55 PM EST

    ... small village of Donetsk. Meanwhile, Russia's attacks are mostly on civilian targets, Zelenskyy said. Moscow, you see there, fired hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles -- quote -- "This is how the godless strike," he said, ahead of Christmas. William Brangham: Nick Schifrin, thank you so much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met, Putin says at annual news conference

    Kremlin's military goals in Ukraine will be met, Putin says at annual news conference

    Dec 20, 2025 12:24 AM EST

    ... about 4 1/2 hours, Putin declared that Russian forces have “fully seized strategic initiative” and would make more gains by year's end. WATCH: Nick Schifrin asks Rubio if Putin is serious about peace in year-end news conference In the early days of the conflict in 2022, Ukraine ...

  • What’s in the U.S. weapons package for Taiwan and why China is angry

    What’s in the U.S. weapons package for Taiwan and why China is angry

    Dec 18, 2025 11:35 PM EST

    ... label him a dictator. Pinning that label on him is unreasonable and unfair. Nick Schifrin: But the Taiwanese government, with the help of the Trump administration, is trying to arm itself to avoid the war that Ukraine has had to fight. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Trump escalates Maduro confrontation with blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers

    Trump escalates Maduro confrontation with blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers

    Dec 17, 2025 11:40 PM EST

    Nick Schifrin: But President Trump is making clear another U.S. priority, the U.S.' historic interest in Venezuelan oil and gas. The country has the world's largest oil reserves, which the U.S. helped develop exactly one century ago. But former leader Hugo Chavez kicked out some U ...

  • What’s in the massive defense bill giving the military more funding than requested

    What’s in the massive defense bill giving the military more funding than requested

    Dec 16, 2025 11:45 PM EST

    ... see what happens with that provision.So this bill will pass. It's a question of when. Amna Nawaz: It's a lot of money. It's a big bill. Lisa Desjardins, Nick Schifrin breaking it all down, thank you both. Lisa Desjardins: You're welcome. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Venezuelan opposition leader makes harrowing journey to receive Nobel Peace Prize

    Venezuelan opposition leader makes harrowing journey to receive Nobel Peace Prize

    Dec 12, 2025 11:45 PM EST

    ... s none. But she's so resolute and so filled with passion for her people that she's unstoppable. Nick Schifrin: And whatever her next step may be to bring democracy to Venezuela, she will now take as a Nobel laureate. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Ukraine pushes for security guarantees against Russia as pressure grows on peace plan

    Ukraine pushes for security guarantees against Russia as pressure grows on peace plan

    Dec 11, 2025 11:45 PM EST

    Nick Schifrin: Zelenskyy said there was no -- quote -- "ultimatum deadline," Geoff, but that the U.S. wants a -- quote -- "understanding of where we stand" by Christmas. Geoff Bennett: You mentioned Ukraine's European allies. What are they saying about all of this today? Nick Schifrin: Today, the coalition of the ...

  • U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions with Maduro

    U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions with Maduro

    Dec 10, 2025 11:55 PM EST

    ... Hegseth in a classified briefing yesterday to at least release that second video to all of Congress, so Congress can see. Schumer quoted Hegseth saying they're still studying it, so no movement yet. Amna Nawaz: All right Nick Schifrin kicking us off tonight, thank you. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.