Episode Sep 17 September 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, amid concerning AI behavior, we speak with one researcher who quit and is sounding the alarm. How the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration is also making it harder to become a U.S. citizen. Plus, Qatar's…
World Sep 17 News Wrap: Judge says Kennedy Center must provide notice before making changes to building In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge ordered that Kennedy Center officials provide a 30-day notice before making any significant physical changes to the building, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcoming a proposal that could see his country…
Episode Sep 16 September 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Wednesday on the News Hour, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years to combat surging energy costs. We sit down with Cuba's deputy foreign minister to discuss rising tensions with the U.S., including President…
World Sep 16 News Wrap: Johnson recesses House early In our news wrap Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will head to recess a day early amid an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, fencing has gone up around the Kennedy Center a day after President…
Episode Sep 15 September 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump slams the Supreme Court's decision blocking his effort to restrict mail-in voting with less than two months before Election Day. Virginia Sen. Mark Warner discusses efforts to regulate artificial intelligence. Plus, a Trump-aligned…
World Sep 15 News Wrap: Democrats block crypto bill, demand limits on Trump's investments In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would have introduced sweeping regulations for cryptocurrencies saying it needs stronger safeguards to prevent the president and other officials from profiting while in office, Kash Patel defended his handling…
Episode Sep 14 September 14, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Monday on the News hour, stark warnings from AI leaders fuel new calls to rein in the rapidly advancing industry. The conflict with Iran-backed fighters in Yemen escalates with attacks on Saudi Arabia, compounding risks to the region and the…
World Sep 14 News Wrap: Kennedy Center warns of 'fiscal collapse' without Trump's name on building In our news wrap Monday, officials at the Kennedy Center are warning of “certain fiscal collapse” unless President Trump’s name is added to the exterior of the building, several state election officials tell the News Hour they are bracing for…
Episode Sep 11 September 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Friday on the News Hour, Americans remember the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago. We look at how that day led to the longest war in U.S. history and how it transformed the nation. Iran-backed Houthi rebels…
World Sep 11 News Wrap: August inflation report shows consumer prices up 3.4% In our news wrap Friday, the Labor Department reported that consumer prices rose 3.4% in August when compared to last year, the inflation report is fueling speculation that the Fed will raise interest rates, U.S. health officials declared an end…