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  • What’s in the U.S. weapons package for Taiwan and why China is angry

    What’s in the U.S. weapons package for Taiwan and why China is angry

    Dec 18, 2025 11:35 PM EST

    ... label him a dictator. Pinning that label on him is unreasonable and unfair. Nick Schifrin: But the Taiwanese government, with the help of the Trump administration, is trying to arm itself to avoid the war that Ukraine has had to fight. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Trump escalates Maduro confrontation with blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers

    Trump escalates Maduro confrontation with blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers

    Dec 17, 2025 11:40 PM EST

    Nick Schifrin: But President Trump is making clear another U.S. priority, the U.S.' historic interest in Venezuelan oil and gas. The country has the world's largest oil reserves, which the U.S. helped develop exactly one century ago. But former leader Hugo Chavez kicked out some U ...

  • What’s in the massive defense bill giving the military more funding than requested

    What’s in the massive defense bill giving the military more funding than requested

    Dec 16, 2025 11:45 PM EST

    ... see what happens with that provision.So this bill will pass. It's a question of when. Amna Nawaz: It's a lot of money. It's a big bill. Lisa Desjardins, Nick Schifrin breaking it all down, thank you both. Lisa Desjardins: You're welcome. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Venezuelan opposition leader makes harrowing journey to receive Nobel Peace Prize

    Venezuelan opposition leader makes harrowing journey to receive Nobel Peace Prize

    Dec 12, 2025 11:45 PM EST

    ... s none. But she's so resolute and so filled with passion for her people that she's unstoppable. Nick Schifrin: And whatever her next step may be to bring democracy to Venezuela, she will now take as a Nobel laureate. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Ukraine pushes for security guarantees against Russia as pressure grows on peace plan

    Ukraine pushes for security guarantees against Russia as pressure grows on peace plan

    Dec 11, 2025 11:45 PM EST

    Nick Schifrin: Zelenskyy said there was no -- quote -- "ultimatum deadline," Geoff, but that the U.S. wants a -- quote -- "understanding of where we stand" by Christmas. Geoff Bennett: You mentioned Ukraine's European allies. What are they saying about all of this today? Nick Schifrin: Today, the coalition of the ...

  • U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions with Maduro

    U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions with Maduro

    Dec 10, 2025 11:55 PM EST

    ... Hegseth in a classified briefing yesterday to at least release that second video to all of Congress, so Congress can see. Schumer quoted Hegseth saying they're still studying it, so no movement yet. Amna Nawaz: All right Nick Schifrin kicking us off tonight, thank you. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • European leaders rally around Ukraine after U.S. shifts strategy to the Western Hemisphere

    European leaders rally around Ukraine after U.S. shifts strategy to the Western Hemisphere

    Dec 08, 2025 11:45 PM EST

    ... safety and prosperity, I do think that we have neglected the Western Hemisphere too much. And I'm glad to see the president change that. Nick Schifrin: Heather Conley, we have been distracted, as Dan Caldwell just said, is that right? Heather Conley: Well, I think, for the last 20 ...

  • Pentagon leaders brief lawmakers on U.S. boat strikes, fueling debate over legality

    Pentagon leaders brief lawmakers on U.S. boat strikes, fueling debate over legality

    Dec 04, 2025 11:55 PM EST

    ... forces. Nick Schifrin: Democrats and many former military lawyers still question whether the overall campaign is legal. But when it comes to the September 2 strike, it appears Republicans, who lead Congress, are satisfied with the military and administration's explanations. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Ukraine ambassador to U.S. on peace negotiations and corruption scandal

    Ukraine ambassador to U.S. on peace negotiations and corruption scandal

    Dec 04, 2025 11:35 PM EST

    Amna Nawaz: In this process of mediation and peace talks, we know that U.S.-presented peace plan has evolved. The language has changed. Nick Schifrin has also reported that the number of troops Ukraine is allowed to have has grown from 600,000 to 800,000. Are you satisfied ...

  • Hegseth's Signal chat put U.S. personnel at risk, Pentagon watchdog finds

    Hegseth's Signal chat put U.S. personnel at risk, Pentagon watchdog finds

    Dec 03, 2025 11:55 PM EST

    ... is resolved and the case is closed." By the way, the inspector general also concluded, Geoff, that Hegseth violated policy by using his personal device for these Signal chats, rather than a government phone. Geoff Bennett: All right, Nick Schifrin, our thanks to you, as always.Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

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