PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 2, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump threatens to intervene in Iran if the regime cracks down on protests sparked by economic turmoil. Amid canceled performances and plummeting ticket sales at the now-renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, we have an exclusive interview with the man Trump picked to lead the institution. Plus, why this flu season is so bad and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Trump threatens to intervene if Iran kills protesters

News Wrap: Investigators say sparklers started deadly fire

Kennedy Center faces cancellations after Trump’s name added

Grenell defends Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover

Why the flu season is bad and how you can protect yourself

Brooks and Capehart on chances of peace in Ukraine

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00:00 – Intro
02:10 – Iran Protests
10:46 – News Wrap
16:30 – Performances Canceled
23:21 – Grenell defends Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover
34:35 – Combating the Flu
42:05 – Brooks & Capehart
54:28 – Goodnight