Episode Jan 16 January 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Friday on the News Hour, the CIA director visits the president of Venezuela, while the opposition leader visits the U.S. and pushes for a democratic government. Restrictions are placed on Elon Musk's artificial intelligence program that was able to generate…
World Jan 16 News Wrap: Trump threatens tariffs for countries not supporting his Greenland takeover In our news wrap Friday, President Trump ramped up his threats about taking over Greenland and suggested that he may place tariffs on countries that don't support the move, the Supreme Court says it will hear an appeal from Bayer…
Nation Jan 16 Introducing 'Horizons' and 'Compass Points' from PBS News We have exciting news about PBS News and two new programs. These are two original productions that expand the depth and reach of our journalism. Hosted by William Brangham, "Horizons from PBS News" explores the science, health and technology news…
Episode Jan 15 January 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, the president threatens to deploy military forces to Minnesota in response to protests against his immigration crackdown. Venezuela's opposition leader strikes a positive tone after a meeting that could have far-reaching implications for her country's…
World Jan 15 News Wrap: U.S. places new sanctions on several Iranian officials In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration placed new sanctions on several Iranian officials after a bloody regime crackdown reined in widespread protests, European troops are arriving in Greenland after talks failed to make progress on President Trump's push…
Episode Jan 14 January 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Wednesday on the News Hour, as the unrest continues in Iran, President Trump seems to tamp down his threats of military action. Disagreements remain after a meeting between the White House and officials from Denmark and Greenland, a territory Trump…
Politics Jan 14 News Wrap: U.S. suspending visa applications from 75 countries In our news wrap Wednesday, the Trump administration is suspending the processing of visa applications for 75 countries, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation for her involvement in a video telling troops to resist illegal orders…
Episode Jan 13 January 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Tuesday on the News Hour, in the deadliest street protests since Iran's revolution, demonstrators face a ruthless crackdown while President Trump promises help is on the way. The Supreme Court hears a landmark case on whether transgender people can be…
Economy Jan 13 News Wrap: Inflation mostly steady in December as prices rose 2.7% over previous year In our news wrap Tuesday, inflation held mostly steady in December as prices rose 2.7% compared to a year before, Bill and Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify in a congressional investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Gaza officials say at…
Episode Jan 12 January 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Monday on the News Hour, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell comes under criminal investigation by the Trump Justice Department. Protests grow in Iran, but so does the death toll, as the regime cracks down on dissent. Plus, how the Trump…