Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/february-4-2026-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, the expiration of a nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia makes the future even more uncertain for the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. Federal agents’ use of surveillance tools to track immigrants and protesters raises questions about civil liberties. Plus, a look at Stephen Miller’s rise to prominence and influence on the Trump administration. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Expiration of U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty sparks concerns of new arms race 3 min Experts debate whether U.S. should extend its nuclear arms treaty with Russia 7 min News Wrap: Georgia election officials seek return of materials taken during FBI raid 6 min Stephen Miller's rise to prominence and influence on the Trump administration Immigration agents' surveillance tools and tactics raise questions about civil liberties 7 min Sweeping layoffs at The Washington Post will do 'enormous damage,' former editor says 7 min Researchers face serious obstacles to measuring Antarctica's fastest-melting glacier 5 min Alicia Graf Mack reflects on leading the legendary Alvin Ailey dance company 7 min