World May 22 News Wrap: Rubio meets with NATO allies amid troop level confusion In our news wrap Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with NATO allies amid confusion over recent statements on U.S. troop levels in Europe, authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are banning funeral wakes and large gatherings to…
Episode May 21 May 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, some congressional Republicans show a willingness to break with President Trump over concerns about funding for his proposed ballroom and “anti-weaponization fund.” The Democratic Party releases the long-awaited autopsy report of its 2024 election defeat.
Nation May 21 News Wrap: Arts commission approves design of Trump's 250-foot arch In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, made up of President Trump's appointed allies, approved the design for his proposed 250-foot arch, Trump and Secretary of State Rubio revived warnings about possible U.S. intervention in Cuba…
Episode May 20 May 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Wednesday on the News Hour, the Justice Department indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the latest escalation of tensions with the island nation. Another Congressman who stood up to Donald Trump is ousted, underscoring the president's hold on the…
Politics May 20 News Wrap: Officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block $1.8B fund In our news wrap Wednesday, two police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot filed a lawsuit to try to block the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization fund," the World Health Organization says there are now more than 600…
Episode May 19 May 19, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Tuesday on the News Hour, authorities work to establish a motive in the fatal shooting at a San Diego Islamic Center that's being investigated as a hate crime. The Trump administration seeks to roll back regulations on toxic forever chemicals…
Politics May 19 News Wrap: Government to drop tax claims and audits of Trump In our news wrap Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government will drop any tax claims and audits of President Trump, Blanche also defended the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and President Trump endorsed Texas…
Episode May 18 May 18, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Monday on the News Hour, San Diego police respond to a shooting at an Islamic center that they're calling a hate crime. The DOJ creates a $1.8 billion fund that could compensate Trump supporters. We sit down with former FBI…
World May 18 News Wrap: Trump says he called off strike on Iran planned for Tuesday In our news wrap Monday, President Trump said he called off a strike on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf allies, a brush fire north of Los Angeles is forcing thousands to flee, commuters were left scrambling…
Episode May 15 May 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Friday on the News Hour, questions about the future of U.S.-China relations remain following the pomp and circumstance of President Trump's visit to Beijing. As Jerome Powell ends his tenure as chair of the Federal Reserve, a look at the…