• What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran

    What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran

    Jun 22, 2025 09:50 PM EDT

    ... that this will convince Iran that once and for all, it does need to go after weaponization of a nuclear bomb. But today, Rubio said if Iran made that decision, regime change would be back on the table. John Yang: Nick Schifrin, thank you very much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • 'We have earned our spots': Facing Trump ban, trans troops reflect on military service

    'We have earned our spots': Facing Trump ban, trans troops reflect on military service

    Jun 06, 2025 10:45 PM EDT

    At the end of the day, what our fellow service members care about is whether or not we can put on our uniforms and perform our duties. Nick Schifrin: A senior defense official told reporters last month, the primary means of identification for those who do not voluntarily separate will ...

  • Germany's chancellor visits Trump as Europe's alliance with U.S. is fracturing

    Germany's chancellor visits Trump as Europe's alliance with U.S. is fracturing

    Jun 05, 2025 10:52 PM EDT

    ... it. You shouldn't do it. You should stop it. But, again, there's a lot of hatred. Nick Schifrin: Merz hoped to convince President Trump today to pressure Russia. But, in Trump's words, the children will continue to tussle. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • More than 2 dozen killed as Gazans again face gunfire outside humanitarian aid site

    More than 2 dozen killed as Gazans again face gunfire outside humanitarian aid site

    Jun 03, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... Hamas would lay down their weapons and release all the hostages and the bodies that they're also holding. Nick Schifrin: But the war goes on, as does daily displacement of families, who are forced to find whatever food they can. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • As delegations meet for ceasefire talks, Russia reels from Ukrainian drone attacks

    As delegations meet for ceasefire talks, Russia reels from Ukrainian drone attacks

    Jun 02, 2025 10:35 PM EDT

    ... so to speak. And this kind of attack is just, frankly, almost humiliating. It's just very public in a way that Ukraine is hoping long term does affect Russia's ability to launch the war. Amna Nawaz: Fascinating reporting. Nick Schifrin, thank you, as always. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • How Israel is responding to latest U.S. proposals to pause war in Gaza

    How Israel is responding to latest U.S. proposals to pause war in Gaza

    May 29, 2025 10:45 PM EDT

    ... agree. But, for now, until Hamas agrees to this draft we have been talking about or Israel changes its policy and agrees to end the war in full, the war goes on. Geoff Bennett: Nick Schifrin in New York tonight. Nick, thank you for that reporting. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • New U.S.-backed aid distribution system in Gaza quickly overwhelmed

    New U.S.-backed aid distribution system in Gaza quickly overwhelmed

    May 27, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... the experience and the capability honed over decades and conflict zones around the world to be able to work effectively and safely in these places. Nick Schifrin: But, in some ways, if this is the structure that Israel is demanding, why not as an international humanitarian aid organization back this ...

  • 'Putin's Sledgehammer' reveals how the Wagner Group became so powerful it threatened him

    'Putin's Sledgehammer' reveals how the Wagner Group became so powerful it threatened him

    May 26, 2025 10:35 PM EDT

    Candace Rondeaux: Across Europe. Nick Schifrin: So, you end the book with this point, that whether Wagner remains a potent global force and a model for other adventurous authoritarians will depend on whether international efforts to expose and prosecute Russian paramilitaries gain traction. Why, in your opinion, is accountability the ...

  • Israeli embassy worker killings investigated as hate crime and terrorism

    Israeli embassy worker killings investigated as hate crime and terrorism

    May 22, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    Ronen Shoval, Teacher of Yaron Lischinsky: We always say that God always takes the good ones. And he was one of the best ones. Nick Schifrin: Ronen Shoval was Lischinsky's professor in Jerusalem. Ronen Shoval: He was what we call a mensch, a real human being, smiling. Pam Bondi ...

  • 'Stop delegitimizing us,' Israeli ambassador to U.S. says after embassy worker killings

    'Stop delegitimizing us,' Israeli ambassador to U.S. says after embassy worker killings

    May 22, 2025 10:53 PM EDT

    ... that coexistence was moving forward. And the attack was intent on thwarting that coexistence. If we defeat those who would stand in the way of coexistence, we will be able to move to a peaceful Middle East. Nick Schifrin: Ambassador Leiter, thank you very much. Yechiel Leiter: Thank you, Nick.