PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 25, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump promotes his agenda and airs his grievances in the longest State of the Union speech in history. The controversial nominee for surgeon general faces congressional scrutiny over her medical qualifications. Plus, the Democratic governor of Kentucky discusses the messages that are resonating with voters in his red state.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Fact-checking Trump’s State of the Union claims

News Wrap: Summers leaves Harvard job over Epstein ties

Surgeon general nominee faces scrutiny over qualifications

Beshear on how Dems can appeal to voters across party lines

Border Patrol union chief defends immigration crackdown

Joseph Ellis examines the founders’ promise and failures

A Brief But Spectacular take on Recess Therapy

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00:00 – Intro
02:30 – Trump Agenda
13:12 – News Wrap
18:11 – Hot Seat
22:39 – One on One
31:03 – Immigration Crackdown
43:12 – Crossroads
51:57 – Brief but Spectacular
54:16 – Goodnight