PBS News Hour full episode, Dec. 29, 2025

From PBS NewsHour.

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump announces a first ground attack on Venezuela and endorses Israel’s position in Gaza. How artificial intelligence grew exponentially in 2025, and whether the boom could become a bubble. Plus, arts programs that help give hope to wounded warriors.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Trump says Hamas must disarm before 2nd phase of Gaza deal

Mideast experts analyze chances of Gaza peace advancing

News Wrap: Massive winter storm snarls post-holiday travel

Has AI’s explosive growth in 2025 created a bubble?

Trump’s attempt to pardon Tina Peters runs into limits

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump’s presidential power

Art therapy programs give hope to veterans facing PTSD

Malcolm Gladwell joins Amna Nawaz on ‘Settle In’

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00:00 – Intro
01:54 – Trump says Hamas must disarm before 2nd phase of Gaza deal
05:54 – Mideast experts analyze chances of Gaza peace advancing
13:44 – News Wrap
18:09 – The Future of AI
26:26 – Trump’s Pardons
33:10 – Political Stakes
42:35 – Artful Healing
49:25 – Settle In
55:16 – Goodnight