PBS News Hour live episode, Jan. 15, 2026

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WATCH: Asked about Insurrection Act, Leavitt accuses Democrats of holding law enforcement ‘hostage’

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WATCH: Trump was ‘simply joking’ about canceling the election, Leavitt says

WATCH: Leavitt doubts whether Gov. Walz’s offer to speak with Trump is ‘genuine’

WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House

Slotkin under federal investigation over video to troops

From PBS NewsHour. Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation for her involvement in a video telling U.S. troops to resist illegal orders. The Iraq War veteran and former CIA analyst organized the November video in which she and five other Democratic lawmakers told military personnel not to follow orders if they…

WATCH LIVE: White House news briefing may address Machado meeting, Insurrection Act threat

WATCH LIVE: Senate convenes as Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota

U.S. suspends visas applications from 75 countries

From PBS NewsHour. The Trump administration is suspending the processing of visa applications for citizens from 75 countries. That includes green cards, fiance visas, and certain kinds of work visas. Among the countries listed by the State Department Wednesday are Afghanistan, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Iran, and Russia. In a statement, the State Department said the…

WATCH LIVE: Senate Commerce Committee holds hearing on how tech is affecting American youth

Verizon customers experience nationwide outage

From PBS NewsHour. Verizon said its engineers Wednesday were working to identify and solve a nationwide outage to its wireless data and voice services. According to the tracking website Downdetector, more than 180,000 users reported outages at one point from Seattle to Atlanta to Boston. Many users reported showing zero bars on their phone or…

WATCH LIVE: Senate Armed Services holds confirmation hearing for U.S. Southern Command chief

WATCH LIVE: House meets for legislative business

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 14, 2026

From PBS NewsHour. Wednesday on the News Hour, as the unrest continues in Iran, President Trump seems to tamp down his threats of military action. Disagreements remain after a meeting between the White House and officials from Denmark and Greenland, a territory Trump wants to control. Plus, more immigration raids and the ongoing fallout from…

How a small law change could have a huge impact on the U.S. hemp industry

From PBS NewsHour. Tucked into the legislation that ended the longest government shutdown in U.S. history was a provision to change the definition of hemp. It was a small tweak involving minute measurements, but one that could have a huge impact on the booming market for hemp products. Jeffrey Brown reports from Kentucky. Watch PBS…

GOP senators flip votes to squash Venezuela war powers resolution

From PBS NewsHour. GOP leaders in the Senate squashed a Venezuela war powers resolution after five Republicans voted to advance the measure last week. Combined with articles of impeachment introduced against DHS Secretary Noem and threats to hold the Clintons in criminal contempt of Congress, it was a busy day on Capitol Hill. Congressional correspondent…

FBI searches reporter’s home, raising concerns about intimidation of free press

From PBS NewsHour. The FBI searched the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of an investigation involving a government contractor accused of mishandling classified information. Hannah Natanson has been reporting on President Trump’s overhaul of the federal government. Press freedom advocates sharply criticized the search, saying it’s a dangerous escalation. Geoff Bennett discussed…

Minnesota AG says ‘destructive’ immigration raids are eroding trust in government

From PBS NewsHour. As the Trump administration’s immigration operations continue in the Twin Cities, Amna Nawaz discussed the state response with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. 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. …

Twin Cities on edge as ICE raids ignite fear and protests

From PBS NewsHour. It’s been just over a week since an ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good in Minneapolis, touching off large protests in the Twin Cities and nationwide. Since then, the presence of immigration enforcement officials has only grown, leaving Minnesota communities on edge. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. Watch PBS…

News Wrap: U.S. suspending visa applications from 75 countries

From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Wednesday, the Trump administration is suspending the processing of visa applications for 75 countries, Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation for her involvement in a video telling troops to resist illegal orders and the Supreme Court revived a GOP challenge to an Illinois law…

A look at the strategic importance of Greenland as Trump escalates threats

From PBS NewsHour. President Trump said that he hoped for a resolution on his threat to annex Greenland. But disagreements remain following Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio meeting with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland at the White House. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Rob Bauer, the former chair of…

Iran protests have eased after government’s brutal crackdown, activist says

From PBS NewsHour. For days, the Middle East has been on edge, witnessing unprecedented protests in Iran, a deadly crackdown by Iranian authorities and threats to intervene by President Trump. But now, Trump says Iran’s crackdown has eased and suggested his focus is no longer a military strike. Nick Schifrin reports. Watch PBS News for…

Schumer vs. Trump on protests in Iran and Minnesota

From PBS NewsHour. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday noted President Donald Trump’s concern for Iranian protesters caught in a deadly government crackdown and derision for protests in Minnesota since an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Good in the head last week. “It’s amazing,” Schumer said. “He’s concerned about the protesters…

PBS News Hour live episode, Jan. 14, 2026

Why does AI-generated content spike during news events

From PBS NewsHour. Quickly after news dropped of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces in January, misleading AI-generated content began racking up millions of views on social media. The problem is, many people didn’t realize the content was fake. “Within minutes of the news breaking, there were already fake images and fake videos…

WATCH: Trump won’t say what he is ‘willing to do’ to take Greenland, including leaving NATO

WATCH: Trump claims Iran ‘has stopped’ killing protestors even as Tehran signals fast executions

WATCH: ‘Let us in your damn jail’ to arrest undocumented immigrants, Homan says about Minneapolis

WATCH LIVE: Danish, Greenland leaders speak after meeting with US officials as Trump’s threats grow

WATCH LIVE: Sens. Murkowski, King hold news conference on bill to block Trump from seizing Greenland

WATCH LIVE: House Minority Leader Jeffries holds news conference

WATCH: Trump’s ‘Border Czar’ Homan takes questions about crackdown efforts and tactics

WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to hold vote on war powers resolution

WATCH LIVE: Reps. Thompson and Omar call for accountability for Renee Good’s death

New gilded signs add to Trump’s White House decor

From PBS NewsHour. The White House press corps noticed something new at the White House on Tuesday. A new sign for the White House Rose Garden is now located in front of the outdoor patio space where the president holds outdoor events, including dinners. Other signs in similar cursive gold script recently appeared outside of…

WATCH LIVE: Democrats talk about NOPE Act to prevent presidents from cracking down on dissent

WATCH: Comer says contempt charges are coming after Clintons skipped Epstein probe depositions

WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary Committee examines Afghan refugee program during Biden administration

WATCH LIVE: Trump holds signing ceremony

WATCH LIVE: Reps. Omar and Kelly will file articles of impeachment against Noem

WATCH LIVE: Senate health committee holds hearing on abortion drugs

LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers whether NJ Transit has immunity for injuries in other states

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 13, 2026

From PBS NewsHour. Tuesday on the News Hour, in the deadliest street protests since Iran’s revolution, demonstrators face a ruthless crackdown while President Trump promises help is on the way. The Supreme Court hears a landmark case on whether transgender people can be banned from girls’ and women’s sports. Plus, survivors of alleged abuse by…

‘It’s the whole system’: Survivors of alleged abuse by Army doctor demand accountability

From PBS NewsHour. Four women who say they were abused by an Army doctor went to Capitol Hill to tell their stories to Congress. These women are the tip of the iceberg, four among potentially thousands of victims in the largest sexual abuse case in the history of the U.S. military. Amna Nawaz spoke with…

WATCH: Schumer says Trump concerned about Iran protesters but not U.S. protesters targeted by ICE

WATCH: Thune says DOJ’s rationale to investigate Powell ‘better be real’

WATCH: Trump talks Iran intervention, Wall Street criticism on Powell probe

How Denmark views Trump’s threats to take over Greenland

From PBS NewsHour. Crucial talks are due to take place in Washington between Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland. President Trump has coveted the Danish territory, and his repeated threats to take over the island have prompted warnings that such a move could lead…

A look at the legal and political fight over trans athletes as cases reach Supreme Court

From PBS NewsHour. A hotly debated political issue made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. At issue is whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women’s sports. The conservative majority seemed skeptical of striking down bans already in place in over half of all states. Liz Landers has a closer look at…

DOJ prosecutors resign in protest over handling of ICE shooting investigation

From PBS NewsHour. Across the Justice Department, there was a wave of resignations from top prosecutors. At least four senior leaders of the division that investigates police killings have resigned in protest over the handling of the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE officer. In Minnesota, six other federal prosecutors have…

News Wrap: Inflation mostly steady in December as prices rose 2.7% over previous year

From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Tuesday, inflation held mostly steady in December as prices rose 2.7% compared to a year before, Bill and Hillary Clinton are refusing to testify in a congressional investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Gaza officials say at least four people are dead after strong winds knocked over walls and…

As Iran protesters face ruthless crackdown, Trump says help ‘on its way’

From PBS NewsHour. Protests in Iran are entering their third week, as tens of thousands continue to take to the streets despite a deadly crackdown. President Trump said the death toll “appears significant," and Western officials say at least 2,000 have been killed. That would make these protests the deadliest since the 1979 revolution, and…

PBS News Hour live episode, Jan. 13, 2026

WATCH: Trump criticizes Biden for speeches during his presidency

WATCH: Trump urges Iranians to ‘keep protesting’ amid unrest

Kelly sues Pentagon over Hegseth’s punishment threats

From PBS NewsHour. Arizona Senator Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon over its attempts to punish him for urging members of the military to refuse illegal orders. In his lawsuit, the former U.S. Navy pilot argued that the First Amendment forbids the government and its officials from punishing disfavored expression or retaliating against protected speech.…

WATCH: Blumenthal says Trump administration owes Americans more honesty on military plans

WATCH LIVE: Minnesota Rep. Omar speaks about ICE and DHS funding

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