Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/february-23-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Monday on the News Hour... Monday on the News Hour, the killing of a Mexican cartel leader sparks retaliatory violence across parts of Mexico. FBI Director Kash Patel's trip to the Olympics raises questions about the bureau's priorities and use of taxpayer dollars. Plus, as a fragile peace arrangement holds between Syria's new government and its Kurdish minority, we hear from the Kurds' top military leader. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Killing of cartel leader sparks retaliatory violence in parts of Mexico 5 min Millions on East Coast blanketed by most snowfall some have seen in years 3 min News Wrap: Judge blocks release of a report on Trump's handling of classified documents 5 min Olympics trip raises questions about Patel's use of taxpayer dollars 6 min Majority of Americans say country worse off than a year ago, new poll shows 8 min Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump losing support from independents 9 min Kurdish general on peace deal with Syria and hopes for the future 6 min Team USA caps golden run at the Winter Olympics 5 min The iconic photographs of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games 6 min