• WATCH: President Trump addresses the nation — PBS News special report

    WATCH: President Trump addresses the nation — PBS News special report

    Apr 01, 2026 07:00 PM EDT

    ... nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. EDT. Watch PBS News special coverage live in our video player above. Following the speech, correspondents Liz Landers and Nick Schifrin join co-anchor Amna Nawaz for analysis. “In these past four weeks our armed forces have delivered swift, decisive, overwhelming victories on the ...

  • Iran hits Israeli oil refinery as Trump escalates threats in widening regional war

    Iran hits Israeli oil refinery as Trump escalates threats in widening regional war

    Mar 30, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    Karoline Leavitt: When the president says more reasonable, again, these folks are appearing more reasonable behind the scenes privately in these conversations than perhaps some of the previous leaders who are now no longer on planet Earth because they lied to the United States. Nick Schifrin: But Iran also accuses ...

  • Israeli airstrike kills 3 journalists covering war in southern Lebanon

    Israeli airstrike kills 3 journalists covering war in southern Lebanon

    Mar 30, 2026 10:50 PM EDT

    ... happening in Israel. It's not very different. Journalists have been obstructed. Journalists on live air were obstructed and asked to stop filming and to stop reporting on what's happening. Nick Schifrin: Sara Qudah of the Committee to Protect Journalists, thank you very much. Sara Qudah: Thank you, Nick.

  • Civilians find no refuge from strikes as Middle East war widens

    Civilians find no refuge from strikes as Middle East war widens

    Mar 24, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... deployment. Again, Geoff, what is happening here is the president is both publicly saying he wants to negotiate, and the possibility of escalation still very much remains on the table, Geoff. Geoff Bennett: Nick Schifrin with the very latest from Tel Aviv tonight.Nick, thank you. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Trump says Iran wants 'deal' to end war, but regime denies talks and strikes continue

    Trump says Iran wants 'deal' to end war, but regime denies talks and strikes continue

    Mar 23, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... the president, as you heard earlier today trying to find the equivalent of a Delcy Rodriguez, trying to find a leader inside Iran already who he can make a deal with, Geoff. Geoff Bennett: Nick Schifrin reporting tonight from Tel Aviv. Nick, our thanks to you. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Lawmakers press U.S. intelligence officials on Iran war as new strikes jolt oil markets

    Lawmakers press U.S. intelligence officials on Iran war as new strikes jolt oil markets

    Mar 18, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    Tulsi Gabbard: It is not the intelligence community's responsibility to determine what is and is not an imminent threat. (Crosstalk) Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA): OK, here's the problem. No, it is precisely your responsibility to determine what constitutes a threat to the United States. Nick Schifrin: Republicans ...

  • Strikes kill high-level Iranian officials in another blow to country's leadership

    Strikes kill high-level Iranian officials in another blow to country's leadership

    Mar 17, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: It is that very American-Israeli collaboration... Mike Huckabee, U.S. Ambassador to Israel: The president asked me to come and make sure you were OK. Nick Schifrin: ... celebrated today in a social media video of Netanyahu with American Ambassador Mike Huckabee and crescendoing in this joint U ...

  • 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.