Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/september-16-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wednesday on the News Hour... Correction: In the discussion of the U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire, we inadvertently showed a photo of former Gov. Chris Sununu instead of his brother, the Republican candidate and former Sen. John E. Sununu. We regret the error. Wednesday on the News Hour, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years to combat surging energy costs. We sit down with Cuba's deputy foreign minister to discuss rising tensions with the U.S., including President Trump's threats to invade. Plus, after decades of restoration, a medieval Greek palace reopens to the public. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Restored Greek Byzantine palace offers blueprint for preserving cultural heritage 6 min The growing fallout over Macklemore's exit from Ed Sheeran's tour 6 min Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate 5 min North Carolina Senate race emerges as Dems' best chance to flip GOP seat 3 min Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise 11 min News Wrap: Johnson recesses House early 6 min How nearly 7 months of war have changed daily life in Iran 6 min Interest rate hike a 'reassuring' sign Fed is acting independently, economist says 7 min