• Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump’s Ukraine strategy and Putin’s negotiating style

    Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump’s Ukraine strategy and Putin’s negotiating style

    Feb 28, 2026 12:30 AM EDT

    President Trump famously said that he would end Russia’s war against Ukraine on “day one” of his return to the White House. Today, he is 13 months into his second term and the war is starting its fifth year. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the administration’s strategy ...

  • With U.S. on brink of Iran attack, mediator asks for 'enough space' to reach deal

    With U.S. on brink of Iran attack, mediator asks for 'enough space' to reach deal

    Feb 27, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    Today, he met with Vice President J.D. Vance and other U.S. officials and afterward told CBS' Margaret Brennan the talks were making progress. Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi: So there would be zero accumulation, zero stockpiling, and full verification. Nick Schifrin: That suggests Iran has ...

  • Analysis of Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

    Analysis of Trump's 2026 State of the Union address

    Feb 25, 2026 04:49 AM EDT

    ... Nawaz: We also heard the president mention a few foreign policy moments he held up as highlights.. For that, I want to turn to our Nick Schifrin, who was following both the president's address and also what we just heard from Governor Spanberger. And, Nick, to that point, we ...

  • 4 years into Russia's invasion, Ukrainians struggle with war's terrible toll

    4 years into Russia's invasion, Ukrainians struggle with war's terrible toll

    Feb 24, 2026 11:40 PM EDT

    ... business, be it on the European side of Atlantic or on the American side of Atlantic, the predictability is the key for how you work. Nick Schifrin: Yes. Jovita Neliupsiene: And I think that we will not shy away of defending our interests and our companies. Nick Schifrin: The European ...

  • EU ambassador to U.S. on state of Ukraine war and Trump's tariffs

    EU ambassador to U.S. on state of Ukraine war and Trump's tariffs

    Feb 24, 2026 11:35 PM EDT

    As Russia's war in Ukraine hits the four-year mark, Europe is also facing questions around the future of the U.S. tariffs. To discuss these topics, Nick Schifrin spoke with Jovita Neliupsiene, the Ambassador of the European Union to the United States. ... Geoff Bennett: A new NPR investigation ...

  • Kurdish general on peace deal with Syria and hopes for the future

    Kurdish general on peace deal with Syria and hopes for the future

    Feb 23, 2026 11:25 PM EDT

    ... within the country. Nick Schifrin: Those roles are still in flux, as is the fate of the country as a whole. But all sides say they want this transition to succeed to help create stability out of a still-fragile state.For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • What's next for the U.S. and China in a new era of confrontation

    What's next for the U.S. and China in a new era of confrontation

    Feb 21, 2026 12:30 AM EDT

    The U.S.-China relationship affects national security and our pocketbooks. They are the world’s most advanced militaries and largest economies. Now, China’s increasingly authoritarian leadership is purging officials while portraying itself as more reliable than the U.S. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses that with Kurt ...

  • Trump suggests limited strikes to push Iran to nuclear deal

    Trump suggests limited strikes to push Iran to nuclear deal

    Feb 20, 2026 11:40 PM EDT

    ... uranium." That seems to me, Amna, a declarative statement against Araghchi's claim. And, again, all experts saying right now that it's pointing to some kind of U.S. military strike in the near future. Amna Nawaz: All right, Nick Schifrin, thank you very much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law

    Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law

    Feb 19, 2026 11:35 PM EDT

    ... faithful ally. Nick Schifrin: Over the past year, South Korea's faced pressure over trade and promised to increase defense spending. It's been a balancing act for a democracy that has now sent a former president to prison for life.For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat

    U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat

    Feb 18, 2026 11:45 PM EDT

    ... And those preparations, Amna, include steps like deploying troops across the country, dispersing decision-making authority, and fortifying nuclear sites, all signs, again, that analysts believe Iran is preparing for a U.S. strike. Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin tracking two major stories overseas. Nick, thank you. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.