Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/february-18-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wednesday on the News Hour... Wednesday on the News Hour, as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a landmark trial on the addictive nature of social media, we hear from a parent about the risks to kids. The U.S. says it will further reduce its troop presence in Syria after fighting ISIS there for the last decade. Plus, the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities creates uncertainties for teachers and students. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Zuckerberg takes stand in a landmark trial on youth social media addiction 5 min After son's suicide, mother says social media platforms are built to addict children 5 min U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat 5 min Avalanche in Northern California kills at least 8 skiers 3 min News Wrap: Bhattacharya to serve as acting head of CDC 6 min Minnesota schools and students struggle with fallout of immigration crackdown 8 min Massive sewage spill in Potomac River becomes a political flashpoint 6 min What the Texas primaries could reveal about the midterms 6 min Ethan Hawke on his Oscar-nominated performance in 'Blue Moon' 8 min