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From PBS NewsHour. What is a "K-shaped" economy, and why are many economists using that term today? It typically describes when higher-income households advance while lower-income households fall behind. For the majority of Americans, that dynamic hardly makes for good times. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news,…
From PBS NewsHour. Correction: The opening to this episode used an incorrect title for the prime minister of Hungary. We regret the error. Monday on the News Hour, Secretary of State Rubio gives Hungary’s far-right prime minister a re-election boost, just days after trying to smooth over relations with other European allies. The Justice Department…
From PBS NewsHour. In commemoration of Presidents’ Day, our "Settle In" podcast asked a simple question: What would Abraham Lincoln do? Historian Matthew Pinsker uses this question as a framework to explore modern politics. He spoke with Geoff Bennett about that and his new book, “Boss Lincoln,” which examines how Lincoln continues to shape our…
From PBS NewsHour. One of the most shocking moments of the Winter Olympics has been American figure skating sensation Ilya Malinin finishing in eighth place. Liz Landers discussed how Team USA is doing overall with Christine Brennan of USA Today. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home…
From PBS NewsHour. NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including who is facing pressure to make a deal to end the partial government shutdown, how the public is responding to the release of the Epstein files and their…
From PBS NewsHour. A partial government shutdown is underway, and with Congress out this week, many employees of agencies under the Department of Homeland Security will continue working without pay for the foreseeable future. Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York is the top Democrat in the House and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. Watch…
From PBS NewsHour. The fallout continues from the release of the Epstein files. On Saturday, the Justice Department sent a letter to Congress that included a list of names of “politically exposed persons” mentioned in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and…
From PBS NewsHour. One of Hollywood’s most memorable legends, Robert Duvall, has died. The Academy Award winner enjoyed a long and storied career, carving out a lane as both an unorthodox leading man and a supporting player in some of the greatest films in movie history. Amna Nawaz reports. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking…
From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Monday, a major winter storm is piling up snow in the mountains of Northern California and hitting much of the rest of the state with heavy rain, trial began for a Georgia man whose teenage son allegedly killed four people in a school shooting in 2024 and Ukrainian…
From PBS NewsHour. Federal and state law enforcement in Arizona are still looking for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie. There’s hope that a found glove may contain DNA from a potential suspect. Stephanie Sy reports. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home…
From PBS NewsHour. America’s top diplomat traveled to Hungary and endorsed that country’s far-right prime minister, who is seeking his fifth straight term in office. Viktor Orban has cracked down on the media, civil society and weakened judicial independence in Hungary. He also has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Nick Schifrin spoke with…
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From PBS NewsHour. Author and historian Matthew Pinsker has spent much of his professional life devoted to Abraham Lincoln. In his substack, “What would Lincoln do?” and his latest book, “Boss Lincoln,” Pinsker examines how Lincoln became a master at building political coalitions long before he became president, abolished slavery and held our fragile union…
From PBS NewsHour. Ice hockey, throughout its history, has been a predominantly white sport. That’s changing. Laila Edwards became the first Black woman to play for the U.S. Olympic ice hockey team when she took to the ice at the 2026 Winter Games. But as Edwards pursues gold in Italy, grassroots efforts back in the…
From PBS NewsHour. Pin trading, a well-loved tradition of the Olympics, once again has athletes and fans alike buzzing. Affectionately referred to as the games’ “unofficial sport,” the souvenir swapping traces its roots back to the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, when cardboard badges were worn by athletes. Today, national Olympic committees, media organizations…
From PBS NewsHour. Friday on the News Hour, with the U.S. no longer seen by some as a dependable ally, European nations warn of the urgent need to protect themselves. U.S. citizens detained by immigration officers speak out about their treatment as some lawmakers push to rein in the Department of Homeland Security. Plus, humanitarian…
From PBS NewsHour. The Munich Security Conference is one of the world’s key diplomatic gatherings. This year, a serious and almost shocking question hangs over the event: Is the United States still a reliable ally? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin is in Munich and spoke with three leaders: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Finnish President Alexander…
From PBS NewsHour. For our podcast “Settle In,” Amna Nawaz spoke with legendary CBS sportscaster James Brown, better known as J.B. Among many things, including his upbringing in D.C. and how being cut from the NBA shaped his path, they talked about the role of protest in sports and how he decides when to weigh…
From PBS NewsHour. Often overlooked in America’s history of World War II are the 27 Tuskegee Airmen who disappeared in combat. Geoff Bennett recently sat down with Cheryl W. Thompson, whose father was also an airman. She chronicles the lives of the missing men and the racism they endured while serving their country in her…
From PBS NewsHour. David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the Trump administration pulling ICE back from Minnesota, European leaders reckoning with a new world order and parts of the U.S. government are about to shut down, again. Watch PBS News…
From PBS NewsHour. The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it’s a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advances in training, technology and psychology with Dr. Caroline Silby, and discusses how climate change is impacting the Winter Olympics with Elizabeth Burakowski and Julia Kern. Watch…
From PBS NewsHour. The United Nations is accusing a paramilitary group in Sudan of committing widespread atrocities that amount to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity. The nearly three years of relentless conflict in Sudan have triggered the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Amna Nawaz discussed the situation with Ann Curry. Watch PBS News for…
From PBS NewsHour. Videos from across the country have shown months of violent interactions with immigration officers. Part of the outcry has been the treatment of U.S. citizens. Uproar rose higher last month following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by agents in Minnesota. Lisa Desjardins reports, and we hear from some of…
From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Friday, economic data shows inflation is easing at the start of the year, the Trump administration is suing Harvard University, federal authorities are investigating whether two ICE agents lied under oath about shooting an immigrant in the leg and a top lawyer at Goldman Sachs is resigning after…
From PBS NewsHour. At the Munich Security Conference, Nick Schifrin spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb about the future of Europe’s relationship with the United States. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Stream…
From PBS NewsHour. America’s historic allies came together at one of the world’s key diplomatic gatherings to try and chart a new future. The Munich Security Conference has long hosted frank debates, and this year, European leaders confronted a world in which some of them are unsure whether the United States will continue to help…
From PBS NewsHour. Author and historian Matthew Pinsker analyzes modern politics through a single lens: What would Lincoln do? In this clip from our “Settle In” podcast, Pinsker talks with Geoff Bennett about his latest book, “Boss Lincoln,” which examines Lincoln ‘s legacy and how it shapes our country today. Watch PBS News for daily,…
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From PBS NewsHour. The Department of Homeland Security is barreling toward a shutdown after Democrats refused to budge on a funding bill and lawmakers left Washington, D.C., for a 10-day break. At issue are disagreements over ICE reform and the department’s funding, set to expire at midnight on Friday. Lisa Desjardins spoke to Geoff Bennett…
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From PBS NewsHour. Democrats on a U.S. Senate committee criticized this week’s closure of the El Paso airspace, saying real communication issues led to the unprecedented shutdown. Lawmakers on the Senate Commerce Committee pointed to a lack of communication between the FAA and the Pentagon for the closure. At issue were Pentagon plans to test…
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From PBS NewsHour. House Democrats are looking to build on momentum against President Trump’s tariffs after lawmakers voted Wednesday night to roll back levies against Canada. The rare bipartisan vote must go to the Senate next, and President Trump can veto the measure, but it could open the door to further votes that would target…
From PBS NewsHour. A Ukrainian athlete has been barred from competing due to his helmet. Vladyslav Heraskevych says it honors more than 20 athletes and coaches who have been killed since Russia invaded his country. The International Olympic Committee found that the helmet breaks rules against political statements in competition and disqualifies him. The Ukrainian…
From PBS NewsHour. A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from punishing Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that officials violated Kelly’s rights and "threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees." The retired Navy pilot sued the…
From PBS NewsHour. The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that was the backbone of U.S. climate policy for nearly two decades. “We are officially terminating the so-called ‘endangerment finding,’ a disastrous Obama-era policy,” the president said during a White House event Thursday with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. In 2009, the Obama administration issued…
From PBS NewsHour. Thursday on the News Hour, immigration operations are set to draw down in Minnesota after months of protests and the killing of two U.S. citizens. The Trump administration rolls back landmark climate policy, including greenhouse gas regulations. Plus, world leaders prepare to meet in Germany amid strained transatlantic relations following Trump’s efforts…
From PBS NewsHour. After four years of war in Ukraine, it may seem like there is little space for art or fun. But in the eastern city of Kharkiv, there is a small corner where children can learn the grace, discipline and joy of theater. Special correspondent Jack Hewson takes us there for our arts…
From PBS NewsHour. In Germany, world leaders are descending on the Munich Security Conference, one of the world’s key diplomatic gatherings. Nick Schifrin sat down with Wolfgang Ischinger, the former German ambassador to the United States and chair of the Munich Security Conference. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage.…
From PBS NewsHour. Ahead of Europe’s largest annual security conference, NATO defense ministers gathered in Brussels to calm nerves and stiffen spines after President Trump’s threats to Greenland roiled the alliance. Nick Schifrin reports. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the…
From PBS NewsHour. As Trump pulls back from regulations on climate change, many scientists remain worried about the warming of the oceans, melting glaciers and sea level rise. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien has been reporting from Antarctica on a mission to understand what’s happening there. In his last report from the Thwaites Glacier, he looks…
From PBS NewsHour. The Environmental Protection Agency repealed its own landmark assessment that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare. Until today’s shift, the ‘endangerment finding’ had been the legal foundation for many of the federal government’s climate regulations. William Brangham reports for our series, Tipping Point. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live…
From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from punishing Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly for participating in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders, Democrats on a Senate committee criticized this week’s closure of the El Paso airspace and farmers and trade unions in India…
From PBS NewsHour. A federal judge blocked the Pentagon from taking action against Senator Mark Kelly for participating in a video made by democratic lawmakers calling for troops to disregard illegal orders. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth censured Kelly, a retired Navy captain, for participating in the video and asked the Secretary of the Navy, John…
From PBS NewsHour. The Department of Homeland Security is barreling toward a shutdown after Democrats refused to budge on a funding bill and lawmakers left Washington for a 10-day break. Lisa Desjardins reports. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most…
From PBS NewsHour. Immigration operations are set to draw down in Minnesota after months of protests and the killing of two U.S. citizens. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro has been covering the crackdown in the Twin Cities and reports on the new developments. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special…
From PBS NewsHour. President Trump’s immigration campaign faced intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill, and his border czar announced a significant drawdown of its operations in Minnesota. Lisa Desjardins reports on the latest. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible…
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