• As Iran protesters face ruthless crackdown, Trump says help 'on its way'

    As Iran protesters face ruthless crackdown, Trump says help 'on its way'

    Jan 13, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    ... next. Nick Schifrin: But what the regime is doing next, planning a public execution of protester Erfan Soltani. They have already broadcast about 100 coerced confessions, an attempt to destroy the dissent that targets the regime and its sources of power.For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Iran protests escalate as regime crackdown leaves more than 500 dead

    Iran protests escalate as regime crackdown leaves more than 500 dead

    Jan 12, 2026 11:35 PM EDT

    ... was open in front of them, and they could see that what they could demand. Nick Schifrin: And so Tehrani and others want the U.S. government to restore funding to help protesters demand change and broadcast it to the world. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Highlights from PBS News Weekend as show goes off the air

    Highlights from PBS News Weekend as show goes off the air

    Jan 11, 2026 10:30 PM EDT

    ... time slot. Horizons from PBS News, hosted by William Brangham and focusing on science, health and technology. And Compass Points from PBS News, hosted by Nick Schifrin with a focus on foreign affairs. But for now, I wanted you to meet all the folks who have worked so hard week ...

  • In turnaround from earlier threats, Trump invites Colombia's leader to the White House

    In turnaround from earlier threats, Trump invites Colombia's leader to the White House

    Jan 08, 2026 11:40 PM EDT

    ... source of friction between the two countries. If yesterday's phone call begins a process of recuperating that relationship, that would be a very good thing. Nick Schifrin: And it would be a thaw, apparently agreed on a single phone call. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • White House says U.S. will control Venezuelan oil industry 'indefinitely'

    White House says U.S. will control Venezuelan oil industry 'indefinitely'

    Jan 07, 2026 11:50 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: The other Western Hemisphere target of the Trump administration this week, Greenland. The world's largest island has been part of a Kingdom of Denmark since 1721. Today, it's a self-governing territory inside the NATO ally. It is also geographically in the Americas and a critical ...

  • After Trump's removal of Maduro, European leaders reject his demands for Greenland

    After Trump's removal of Maduro, European leaders reject his demands for Greenland

    Jan 06, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    ... a prize of the Venezuelan people, certainly want to give it to him and share it with him.Nick Schifrin: But, for President Trump, the coveted Peace Prize appears no longer the focus. Instead, it's extracting Venezuela's maximum value. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Latin America analyst, ex-ambassador offer views on 'Trump Doctrine'

    Latin America analyst, ex-ambassador offer views on 'Trump Doctrine'

    Jan 06, 2026 11:25 PM EDT

    ... a part of that at a certain point, when we are able to see that restoration. But the reality is, we're not there yet. Nick Schifrin: Let's zoom out and let me ask a question about the region and Ambassador Robinson's last point, which is that pressuring ...

  • Maduro appears in U.S. court as future of Venezuela's leadership remains uncertain

    Maduro appears in U.S. court as future of Venezuela's leadership remains uncertain

    Jan 05, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: Mexico. Donald Trump: Mexico has to get their act together, because they're pouring through Mexico, and we're going to have to do something. Nick Schifrin: And even Greenland, an autonomous territory within NATO ally Denmark. Donald Trump: We need Greenland for the standpoint of national security ...

  • Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela after capturing Maduro in surprise military strike

    Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela after capturing Maduro in surprise military strike

    Jan 03, 2026 10:50 PM EDT

    ... to surround ourself with energy. We have tremendous energy in that country. Nick Schifrin (voice-over): Regime change not for democracy, but for energy and for its own sake, as the question tonight in Caracas and perhaps around the world. Now what? For the PBS NewsHour, I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Trump signals Russia blocking path to peace as CIA rejects Putin's drone attack claim

    Trump signals Russia blocking path to peace as CIA rejects Putin's drone attack claim

    Dec 31, 2025 11:45 PM EDT

    Angela Stent:  It must have been pretty convincing evidence. And I think, fortunately, he clearly trusts the wisdom of his CIA director and his judgment.  And there must have been enough people around him to convince him that he should accept what Director Ratcliffe said.  Nick Schifrin:  So, given all ...