PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 21, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump softens his threats to take Greenland and backpedals on tariffs against Europe. The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s attempt to fire a member of the Federal Reserve in a critical test of the central bank’s independence. Plus, St. Paul’s mayor on unrest triggered by federal immigration raids, including the detention of a U.S. citizen.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Trump backs down on threats against Greenland

Greenland push addressed Arctic security, Heinrichs says

What’s next for U.S., allies after Trump’s Greenland demands

News Wrap: Much of U.S. bracing for ‘expansive’ winter storm

Supreme Court hears case on Trump’s attempt to control Fed

St. Paul mayor responds to unrest triggered by ICE raids

How the affordability crisis evolved since Trump’s return

‘Get in the Game’ explores connections between art, sports

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00:00 – Intro
2:00 – Transatlantic Tensions
06:31 – Greenland push addressed Arctic security, Heinrichs says
11:53 – What’s next for U.S., allies after Trump’s Greenland demands
19:45 – News Wrap
26:08 – Trump v. The Fed
34:41 – ICE Surge
42:10 – One Year In: Affordability
49:00 – Get in the Game
54:54 – Online + Goodnight