• What Joe Kent’s resignation says about U.S. intelligence and counterterrorism efforts

    What Joe Kent’s resignation says about U.S. intelligence and counterterrorism efforts

    Mar 17, 2026 10:45 PM EDT

    ... gotten younger and less experienced over time with departures from government service, either voluntary or involuntary, downsizing, budget cuts, budget reductions, the shift in emphasis away from counterterrorism and terrorism towards state competition, state conflict, and other administration priorities, to include immigration. Nick Schifrin: Nick Rasmussen, thank you very much.

  • As Israel launches Lebanon ground operation, Trump asks allies to help reopen oil route

    As Israel launches Lebanon ground operation, Trump asks allies to help reopen oil route

    Mar 16, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... way that it will not be repeated again. Nick Schifrin: And despite previous declarations of victory, that mirrors President Trump's vow to keep the war going until the U.S. won't have to go back and repeat it again.For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Israelis near Lebanon border try to maintain normal life despite Hezbollah threat

    Israelis near Lebanon border try to maintain normal life despite Hezbollah threat

    Mar 13, 2026 10:40 PM EDT

    ... Girl. Maria. Question: Oh, you already have a name for it? Valentina Mission: Yes, Maria. Nick Schifrin: And since we spoke to them, Valentina gave birth to a healthy Maria, a reminder that there is fortitude even in moments of fear.For the "PBS News Hour" I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • How Ukraine is helping the U.S. defend against Iran's drone attacks

    How Ukraine is helping the U.S. defend against Iran's drone attacks

    Mar 11, 2026 10:35 PM EDT

    ... the free world, as I say, will stand together. And with things we learn how to produce in Ukraine, with resources you have, we will make the free world safer. Nick Schifrin: Adviser on Strategic Affairs to President Zelenskyy Oleksandr Kamyshin, thank you very much. Oleksandr Kamyshin: Thank you, Nick.

  • A look at evidence linking U.S. to Iranian school strike

    A look at evidence linking U.S. to Iranian school strike

    Mar 10, 2026 10:50 PM EDT

    ... American people. And that's what separates us from those we hold as our enemies. Nick Schifrin: President Trump says he will respect the investigation's outcome of one of the deadliest strikes on civilians in the Middle East in years. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Iran war will end 'soon' but 'important targets' remain if needed, Trump says

    Iran war will end 'soon' but 'important targets' remain if needed, Trump says

    Mar 09, 2026 10:35 PM EDT

    ... conference, but a big hint there that he did not see a need to keep on going once these military objectives are achieved. And he said they're almost all achieved already. Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin with the very latest from President Trump. Nick, thank you.Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Iran receiving intelligence support from Russia, officials say

    Iran receiving intelligence support from Russia, officials say

    Mar 06, 2026 11:50 PM EDT

    ... this war continues, the U.S. is taking out missile and drone capabilities of Iran and so all of those attacks that we have seen on the Gulf on U.S. bases and embassies, those are going way down.Geoff Bennett: Nick Schifrin, thanks, as always. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Israelis take shelter as Iran and Hezbollah launch attacks: 'Here, the wars don't end'

    Israelis take shelter as Iran and Hezbollah launch attacks: 'Here, the wars don't end'

    Mar 05, 2026 11:35 PM EDT

    ... in an absolutely horrendous situation. At the end of the day, people are dying, people's homes are getting destroyed. Nick Schifrin: And that means it is not easy. As the country wages war, some of its residents are driven underground. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • U.S. says it will strike deeper into Iran, saying war has 'only just begun'

    U.S. says it will strike deeper into Iran, saying war has 'only just begun'

    Mar 04, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    ... because you have to make that call because, until people actually register or tell the State Department where they are, the State Department suddenly doesn't know how many people need to get out and how. Geoff Bennett: Nick Schifrin, thanks, as always, for your reporting. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • As U.S. escalates attacks, Iran hits American diplomatic targets in Middle East

    As U.S. escalates attacks, Iran hits American diplomatic targets in Middle East

    Mar 03, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    ... more so than most -- I could ask Marco -- but I thought we were going to have a situation where we were going to be attacked. Nick Schifrin: Today, President Trump tied the evacuations to his argument that he had no choice when to start the war. President Donald Trump: You ...