Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/may-20-2026-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 Justice Department indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the latest escalation of tensions with the island nation. Another Congressman who stood up to Donald Trump is ousted, underscoring the president's hold on the Republican Party. Plus, Xi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in China, cementing their alliance a week after President Trump's visit. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro in latest escalation of tensions 9 min News Wrap: Officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block $1.8B fund 6 min A look at Trump's grip on the GOP as his critics are ousted in primaries 7 min Xi hosts Putin in Beijing, cementing China-Russia alliance after Trump's visit 4 min DOJ's tax settlement with Trump sets 'dangerous precedent,' former IRS commissioner says 8 min How Denmark's wind and solar investments shield it from global energy turmoil 8 min Sophia Nelson on 'Redefining Freedom' and living up to America's founding principles 5 min Soman Chainani and Amna Nawaz discuss politics for young Americans on 'Settle In' 5 min