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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Former ICE chief on risks of detaining a 5-year-old

From PBS NewsHour. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a 5-year-old boy in Minnesota this week after he came home from school. Federal agents took the child, Liam Conejo Ramos, from his family’s driveway. Former acting ICE director John Sandweg told PBS News’ Liz Landers on Thursday that while it’s hard to fully grasp what…

WATCH: Mayor Parker warns that Philadelphia will be under snow emergency over the weekend

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WATCH: Gov. Stein urges North Carolinians to get emergency supplies now before winter storm hits

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WATCH: Mayor Mamdani holds briefing on NYC preparation for worst winter storm expected in years

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WATCH LIVE: FBI’s Kash Patel holds news conference after Ryan Wedding reportedly arrested

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WATCH LIVE: Border Patrol chief Bovino hold news conference on immigration operations in Minneapolis

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WATCH LIVE: Maryland Gov. Moore talks about major winter storm preparations

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WATCH LIVE: Vance expected to speak at anti-abortion March for Live in Washington

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Major winter weather is coming. Here’s what to know #shorts

From PBS NewsHour. A sprawling and potentially devastating winter storm is projected to slam a massive swath of the country through the weekend. Heavy snow, life-threatening cold and dangerous ice accumulation are all in the forecast. Deema Zein spoke with MyRadar senior meteorologist Matthew Cappucci about what to expect, how to prepare and what to…

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 22, 2026

From PBS NewsHour. Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump launches his Board of Peace to pursue the rebuilding of Gaza as European leaders hold an emergency summit on transatlantic tensions. A massive winter storm is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the U.S. Plus, we examine the Trump administration’s…

Filmmaker Jafar Panahi on ‘It Was Just an Accident’ and challenging the Iranian government

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What to expect from the potentially devastating winter storm

From PBS NewsHour. A sprawling and potentially devastating winter storm is projected to slam a massive swath of the country through the weekend. Heavy snow, life-threatening cold and dangerous ice accumulation are all in the forecast. Geoff Bennett discussed what to expect with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci of MyRadar. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and…

WATCH LIVE: Speaker Johnson holds press conference

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WATCH: Rep. Jason Crow stands with veterans to advocate for war powers resolution

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WATCH: Rep. Onder questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Robert Onder, R-Mo., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

WATCH: Rep. Lee questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. Smith reiterated that his team had sufficient evidence to prove that Trump had engaged in criminal activity.“I felt…

WATCH: Rep. Baumgartner questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Michael Baumgartner, R-Wash., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

WATCH: Rep. Hageman questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

WATCH: Rep. Balint questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

WATCH: Vance says Trump administration doesn’t think Insurrection Act is needed ‘right now’

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WATCH: Rep. Fry questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

WATCH: Asked about ICE detaining 5-year-old, Vance says, ‘Well, what are they supposed to do?’

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WATCH: Rep. Grothman questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

WATCH: Rep. Moskowitz questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

WATCH LIVE: House panel questions insurance CEOs on rising health care costs

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WATCH: Rep. Lieu questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., addressed former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

Jack Smith: ‘I stand by my decisions’ to prosecute Trump

From PBS NewsHour. Former special counsel Jack Smith told a House committee Thursday that he stands by the decisions he made in that role, “including the decision to bring charges against President Trump.” In a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in efforts to overturn the…

WATCH: Rep. Fitzgerald questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. Fitzgerald asked Smith about relationships the former special prosecutor had with political figures in former President Joe Biden’s…

WATCH: Rep. Gooden questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

WATCH: Rep. Cohen questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. Smith said he and his team were given independence to conduct their investigations and came to the decision…

WATCH: Rep. Nadler questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. Nadler asked Smith about the role of the Justice Department and whether investigations are — or should be…

WATCH: Rep. Lofgren questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations,…

WATCH LIVE: Jeffries, House Democrats discuss Trump ending protected status for Haitian immigrants

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WATCH: Rep. Raskin questions Jack Smith on Trump investigations

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, questioned former special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday in a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. Raskin asked Smith if "there a valid First Amendment defense" to…

WATCH: Jack Smith’s full opening statement in Trump investigations House hearing

From PBS NewsHour. Former special counsel Jack Smith, who led investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack, made an opening statement Thursday in a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. "I made my decisions without regard to President Trump’s political association, activities, beliefs, or candidacy in…

WATCH: Rep. Raskin makes opening statement in Jack Smith hearing

From PBS NewsHour. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, made an opening statement Thursday in a hearing with former special counsel Jack Smith, who led investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. "You’ve never even been the subject of a disciplinary…

WATCH LIVE: Vance speaks in Minneapolis after deadly ICE shooting

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WATCH LIVE: House aims to vote on final spending bills for the year

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WATCH LIVE: Paris Hilton and AOC speak about DEFIANCE Act targeting sexually explicit deepfakes

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