World Jan 02 News Wrap: Swiss investigators believe sparklers started deadly fire inside ski resort bar In our news wrap Friday, investigators believe sparklers started the deadly fire inside a Swiss ski resort bar that killed at least 40, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy named the country's military intelligence chief as his new chief of staff and the…
Episode Jan 01 January 1, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, dozens are killed in what Swiss leaders call one of the worst tragedies in their history. As wealth becomes more concentrated among the richest Americans, how a new class of billionaires is seeking outsized political…
World Jan 01 News Wrap: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledges to govern 'expansively and audaciously' In our news wrap Thursday, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office and pledged to govern 'expansively and audaciously', protests in Iran turned fatal with at least six people killed, Russia claims a Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people in…
Episode Dec 31 December 31, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode Wednesday on the News Hour, why European leaders say Russian President Putin invented an assassination plot and what it means for any Ukraine peace deal. We join a scientific expedition in the icy seas around Antarctica to understand a massive,…
Nation Dec 31 News Wrap: Millions ring in new year amid Arctic temperatures and heavy snow In our news wrap Wednesday, millions in the U.S. will ring in the new year in their warmest clothes amid Arctic temperatures and heavy snow, President Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland and…
Episode Dec 30 December 30, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. increases pressure on the Maduro regime with a strike inside Venezuela. Federal agents intensify investigations of alleged fraud of taxpayer money in Minnesota. Plus, the U.S. announces a new way to deliver humanitarian…
Nation Dec 30 News Wrap: More artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump's name added to building In our news wrap Tuesday, more artists are canceling shows at the Kennedy Center after President Trump's name was added to the arts facility, the UAE is pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen after Saudi Arabia attacked an Emirati…
Episode Dec 29 December 29, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode Monday on the News Hour, President Trump announces a first ground attack on Venezuela and endorses Israel's position in Gaza. How artificial intelligence grew exponentially in 2025, and whether the boom could become a bubble. Plus, arts programs that help…
Nation Dec 29 News Wrap: Massive winter storm snarls post-holiday travel In our news wrap Monday, a massive winter storm snarled post-holiday travel for millions of Americans, court documents say the man charged with placing pipe bombs in Washington says he did so because he believed the 2020 election was stolen…
Episode Dec 26 December 26, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode Friday on the News Hour, the Trump administration conducts strikes in Nigeria against alleged terrorists, who they claim were killing Christians. A federal judge blocks the detention of a British social media activist who tracks online hate and disinformation. Plus,…