Minneapolis residents remain skeptical after immigration enforcement leadership change

From PBS NewsHour. President Trump said he is going to de-escalate tensions amid his aggressive immigration crackdown centered on Minneapolis. But at the same time, Trump said the adjustments should not be seen as a pullback, and he again blamed Alex Pretti for carrying a gun, which was legally permitted. As Fred de Sam Lazaro…

PBS News Hour live episode, Jan. 27, 2026

From PBS NewsHour. 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. Sign up for Here’s The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your…

Sen. Smith calls for ‘commonsense’ restrictions on ICE

From PBS NewsHour. Minnesota Democratic Sen. Tina Smith says she wants "commonsense guardrails" on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. "These federal agents who are part of ICE and customs and border control should not be allowed to just randomly detain and arrest U.S. citizens," she said. "They should not be allowed to…

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Ex-CBP chief says Border Patrol lacks proper training

From PBS NewsHour. U.S. Border Patrol is "untrained and unskilled" for policing in urban areas, says former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske. "They don’t have that kind of experience and background and training to work in an environment that can actually become a bit hostile," he said. "City police officers know how…

Alex Pretti’s mentor remembers who he was

From PBS NewsHour. Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old ICU nurse who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday, was “an upstanding citizen,” according to his former mentor. Dr. Aasma Shaukat hired Pretti for his first healthcare job and worked with him for multiple years. She wasn’t surprised to learn that Pretti was at the…

‘You can’t walk in with guns,’ Trump says of Pretti killing

From PBS NewsHour. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he did not think Alex Pretti, the second U.S. citizen to be killed by federal forces in Minnesota this month, was acting as an assassin. "You can’t have guns. You can’t walk in with guns," the president said in response to a question from PBS News’…

WATCH: Philadelphia lawmakers introduce ‘ICE Out’ legislation to restrict federal operations in city

WATCH: ‘You can’t have guns. You can’t walk in with guns,’ Trump says of Alex Pretti killing

From PBS NewsHour. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he did not think Alex Pretti, the second U.S. citizen to be killed by federal forces in Minnesota this month, was acting as an assassin. “You can’t have guns. You can’t walk in with guns,” the president said in response to a question from PBS News’…

WATCH: Trump calls Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis ‘a very sad situation’

How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration

From PBS NewsHour. It’s been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff, a tragedy broadcast on live television. PBS News Science correspondent Miles O’Brien covered the aftermath of the disaster in Florida. On this episode of “Settle In,” O’Brien joins Geoff Bennett to reflect on the tragedy and its long-lasting impact…

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars carry Winter Olympics torch

From PBS NewsHour. "Heated Rivalry" stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie carried the Olympic flame in Feltre, Italy, on Monday as official torchbearers for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The pair, who played rival hockey players entangled in a secret for the hit Canadian show distributed by HBO Max, were among several participants in the torch…

WATCH LIVE: Senate intelligence committee holds hearing on NSA director nominee Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd

WATCH LIVE: Trump gives speech on energy and the economy as Minnesota shooting fallout continues

WATCH LIVE: Senate considers Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

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PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 26, 2026

From PBS NewsHour. Monday on the News Hour, President Trump sends his border czar to Minnesota after the killing of a man protesting immigration raids further inflames tensions. The situation threatens a homeland security funding bill in Congress, increasing the chances of another government shutdown. Plus, hundreds of thousands are without power as most of…

Sadness, anger and exhaustion grip Twin Cities after latest killing by federal agents

From PBS NewsHour. President Trump sent his border czar to Minneapolis and shifted his response a bit following bipartisan blowback to the fatal shooting of a second U.S. citizen by federal agents. But anger over the conduct of ICE and Border Patrol is high, and a federal judge is deciding whether the immigration crackdown can…

Tressie McMillan Cottom joins Geoff Bennett for our ‘Settle In’ podcast

From PBS NewsHour. For our podcast “Settle In,” Geoff Bennett spoke with University of North Carolina sociologist and New York Times columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom. They explored what’s caused a loss of trust in institutions, what the Trump administration has revealed about the way power works in this country and how to find hope during…

News Wrap: Israel recovers remains of final Gaza hostage

From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Monday, at least six people are presumed dead after a private business jet crashed in Maine during the weekend’s snowstorm, Israeli officials say they’ve recovered the final hostage remains in Gaza and China’s top military ranks are in turmoil after its most senior general is being investigated for…

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump losing support over his immigration crackdown

From PBS NewsHour. NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including cracks emerging inside the Republican Party over the Trump administration’s handling of its immigration crackdown. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We…

Hundreds of thousands without power in aftermath of massive winter storm

From PBS NewsHour. A massive winter storm blanketed much of the country with snow, sleet and ice over the weekend. At least 25 deaths were reported amid the winter weather, including hypothermia and sledding accidents. Millions of Americans now face bitter temperatures for days and widespread power outages in some states that may last well…

Hundreds of thousands without power in aftermath of massive winter storm

Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith calls for ‘meaningful restraint’ of ‘lawless’ federal agents

From PBS NewsHour. For a closer look at the concerns in Minnesota and the killings of U.S. citizens there, Amna Nawaz spoke with Sen. Tina Smith. She’s a Democrat and one of many who say they won’t vote for any further funding for ICE and the Department of Homeland Security. Watch PBS News for daily,…

Democrats vow to block Homeland Security funding after Minnesota shooting

From PBS NewsHour. The latest deadly shooting during the Trump administration’s immigration operation is having direct consequences on Capitol Hill, and potentially for much of the government. Democratic leaders say they are ready to block funding for DHS until there are reforms to ICE operations. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. Watch PBS News for daily,…

White House shifts response to Minneapolis shooting after bipartisan outrage

From PBS NewsHour. The Trump administration seemed to shift its tone on Monday as it rushed to contain the political fallout after the latest shooting in Minneapolis. Liz Landers reports from the White House. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the…

Federal judge hears Minnesota’s arguments for ending ICE surge

From PBS NewsHour. A federal judge in Minnesota heard arguments on whether to expel ICE agents from the state and put an end to the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration enforcement. The hearing comes as state and local leaders warn that ICE’s actions have pushed them into crisis. They also argue it’s an unconstitutional occupation under…

Border Patrol ‘untrained and unskilled’ for policing in urban areas, ex-CBP head says

From PBS NewsHour. The crackdown in Minnesota and the deadly shootings of two U.S. citizens are raising questions about the tactics used by federal immigration agents. Amna Nawaz discussed that with former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske. He also served as the chief of police in Seattle. Watch PBS News for daily,…

Alex Pretti’s mentor speaks on fatal shooting

From PBS NewsHour. The shooting of 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti by U.S. Border Patrol agents has sparked outrage across the nation. Pretti, who had worked as an ICU nurse at a Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital, was the second U.S. citizen to be killed this month by federal forces in Minnesota, where President Donald Trump…

Alex Pretti’s mentor speaks on fatal shooting

White House vs. Minnesota officials on anti-ICE protests

From PBS NewsHour. Despite Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara calling for calm and peaceful protests following the shooting death of a 37-year-old man by a federal agent, the White House claimed Monday that leaders in Minnesota have been fomenting unrest. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Walz and Minneapolis…

PBS News Hour live episode, Jan. 26, 2026

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WATCH: Leavitt addresses Trump’s stance on Second Amendment rights in wake of Alex Pretti’s killing

WATCH: White House won’t commit to federal cooperation with local investigation into Pretti’s death

WATCH: White House lays out terms for withdrawing CBP from Minnesota after killing of ICU nurse

Bovino and Walz on differing Alex Pretti shooting narratives

From PBS NewsHour. President Donald Trump said Monday that he had a "very good call" with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The conversation came after a federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday in Minneapolis, where the Trump administration has been conducting immigration enforcement. The president said in a Truth Social…

WATCH: New Jersey Gov. Sherrill holds news conference after major winter storm

WATCH LIVE: White House briefing may address deadly shooting of ICU nurse in Minnesota

Introducing Compass Points from PBS News #shorts

From PBS NewsHour. We have exciting news about PBS News and two new programs. These two original productions, Horizons and Compass Points, expand the depth and reach of our journalism.Compass Points is hosted by Nick Schifrin, analyzing global affairs and their implications for Americans. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special…

Introducing Horizons from PBS News #shorts

From PBS NewsHour. We have exciting news about PBS News and two new programs. These two original productions, Horizons and Compass Points, expand the depth and reach of our journalism. Horizons is hosted by William Brangham and explores the science, health and technology news making headlines each week. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and…

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 23, 2026

From PBS NewsHour. Friday on the News Hour, a monster winter storm is expected to bring frigid temperatures, heavy snow and dangerous ice to more than 200 million across the country. As images of a 5-year-old boy being detained by ICE in Minnesota trigger outrage, we speak to his school’s superintendent. Plus, TikTok’s parent company…

New book ‘Five Bullets’ explores divisive 1984 NYC subway shooting

From PBS NewsHour. In 1984, a shooting on a New York City subway thrust Bernie Goetz into the center of the national spotlight. After opening fire on four Black teenagers he said were trying to rob him, Goetz was hailed by some as a vigilante hero and condemned by others as a symbol of racial…

Why Earth’s melting glaciers matter more than we think

From PBS NewsHour. Ice in the Arctic and Antarctica plays a critical role in maintaining life on Earth, and it is melting faster than previously thought. This is threatening our planet with potentially massive sea-level rise, weather disruptions and further global warming. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the fate of ice on Earth with science…

WATCH: FBI Director Patel discusses extradition of Alejandro Castillo from Mexico to North Carolina

Measles cases surged in 2025 as vaccination rates dropped

From PBS NewsHour. Measles, one of the world’s most contagious diseases, was declared eliminated in the U.S. more than 25 years ago. However, measles cases have skyrocketed in the U.S. as vaccination rates continue to decline, a trend that accelerated during the pandemic. Stephanie Sy spoke with Caitlin Rivers, an epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins University,…

Brooks and Capehart on Trump forcing allies to reevaluate ties with U.S.

From PBS NewsHour. New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump’s remarks in Davos forcing Western leaders to reevaluate their relationship with the U.S. and escalating tensions over the ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota. Watch PBS News for…

National security experts argue U.S. TikTok deal falls short

From PBS NewsHour. President Trump announced a deal to keep TikTok available in the U.S. The agreement caps a six-year legal and geopolitical fight after Congress passed a law requiring TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company or face a ban. The administration says the deal protects American users from Chinese influence, but many…

‘They are circling our schools,’ superintendent says after 5-year-old detained by ICE

From PBS NewsHour. The ICE operations in the Twin Cities are also affecting children who are caught up in the surge of personnel and detentions. A 5-year-old boy who was held by federal agents is a student in the Columbia Heights School District. Liz Landers discussed the incident with Superintendent Zena Stenvik. Watch PBS News…

Thousands brave frigid cold in Twin Cities ‘ICE Out’ protest

From PBS NewsHour. The Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown and ICE surge in the Twin Cities drew large protests on Friday. It was part of a general strike and walkout backed by labor leaders and faith groups. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage.…

News Wrap: Starmer calls Trump’s comments on NATO troops in Afghanistan ‘insulting’

From PBS NewsHour. In our news wrap Friday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called President Trump’s comments about NATO troops serving in Afghanistan "insulting" and "appalling," the FBI arrested a former Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding and the city of Philadelphia is suing the Trump administration over the removal of a slavery…

More than two dozen states preparing for impacts of massive winter storm

From PBS NewsHour. More than half of the nation is bracing for what’s predicted to be a historic weekend winter storm. It’s expected to bring dangerous travel conditions, cancelled flights, power outages and risks of hypothermia. Between Friday and Monday, the storm will impact more than two dozen states along the way with a combination…

Did the U.S. ever own Greenland?

From PBS NewsHour. In a string of ultimatums around U.S. ownership of Greenland, President Donald Trump suggested at the World Economic Forum this week that America had once given Greenland “back to Denmark." History tells a different story. PBS News’ Tim McPhillips takes a closer look at the relationship between U.S. and Greenland, and the…

WATCH: New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declares state of emergency over severe winter storm

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