Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/december-20-2023-pbs-newshour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wednesday on the News Hour... Wednesday on the NewsHour, the United States and Venezuela agree to a prisoner swap, bringing several detained Americans home. Colorado's Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from the 2024 primary ballot, setting up a high-stakes legal battle. Plus, Israel continues ground operations in Gaza and puts a one-week pause in fighting back on the table as families of hostages plead for their release. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode The significance of the prisoner swap between the U.S. and Venezuela 6 min Ruling blocking Trump from Colorado primary ballot sets up high-stakes legal battle 8 min News Wrap: European Union reaches agreement on tougher migration rules 3 min Israeli strikes in Gaza continue as Egypt and Qatar mediate indirect cease-fire talks 4 min Daughter of Israeli held by Hamas discusses video showing him and 2 other hostages 5 min Congress leaves for holiday break pushing Ukraine aid, border security talks to January 5 min NTSB chair discusses airline industry burnout and risks of major disaster 7 min What’s behind the shortage of workers who support people with disabilities 10 min TubaChristmas concert celebrates booming instrument’s role the season’s favorite songs 3 min