Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/may-12-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tuesday on the News Hour... Tuesday on the News Hour, Defense Secretary Hegseth faces scrutiny over how much the war with Iran is costing Americans. As President Trump departs for China, what the meeting between leaders of the world's two largest economies could mean for businesses. Plus, Louisiana Republicans rush to redraw congressional districts after the Supreme Court wiped out key provisions in the Voting Rights Act. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Helen Zoe Veit and Amna Nawaz discuss picky eaters on 'Settle In' 5 min Students question value of college as costs rise and AI reshapes jobs 9 min Inside Izyum, the Ukrainian frontline city facing the threat of a 2nd Russian occupation 8 min Louisiana's redistricting rush ignites debate over race and representation 8 min News Wrap: FDA head Marty Makary resigning after uneven tenure 7 min What's at stake as Trump heads to China for talks with Xi 6 min Inflation could hit 4% next month and stay elevated for rest of year, economist warns 5 min Hegseth grilled over direction of Iran war and costs for Americans 5 min