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PBS NewsHour
PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour is an American daily evening television news program broadcast on more than 350 PBS member stations since October 20, 1975. The nightly broadcast is known for its in-depth coverage of important issues and current events. The hourlong weekday editions have been anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett since January 2, 2023. The half-hour PBS News Weekend editions were anchored by John Yang from December 31, 2022, to January 11, 2026.
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President Donald Trump's plan to allow imports of Russian diesel appeared to falter this week after state and federal officials warned that handling any shipments could bring legal consequences and two tankers initially bound for the United States changed course.
David McHugh, Associated Press, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press ·
As Democrats prepare to take control of Congress and Republicans grapple with stunning losses, every remaining race matters. Some races are still too close to call, including Senate battles in both Alaska and Mississippi. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
Amna Nawaz, Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Winston Wilde, Genesis Magpayo ·
In our news wrap Thursday, Harmeet Dhillon is stepping down as head of the Justice Department's civil rights division, Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials to mark a localized ceasefire and European authorities are investigating a series of bomb threats that targeted more than a dozen flights.
Donald Trump newsAs Trump ponders his next move, the stakes couldn't be higher for Iran, the Middle East and the global economy writ large.
Aamer Madhani, Associated Press, Linley Sanders, Associated Press, Samy Magdy, Associated Press, Matthew Lee, Associated Press ·
Tuesday's election results were not just closely watched in the U.S. American elections, in many ways, have become global events and the Democratic wave led to an extraordinary outpouring. Nick Schifrin gauges that reaction.
Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi ·
California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the state's entire death row population to life in prison without parole. The decision could grant clemency to 548 people. Newsom had previously put a moratorium on executions in the state in 2019, but left hundreds on death row. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Robin Maher of the Death Penalty Information Center.
Amna Nawaz, Molly Mazilu, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte ·
With Democrats set to take control of the House, they are making plans to use their majority not only to advance legislation but also to ramp up congressional oversight. California Rep. Robert Garcia is expected to become the new chairman of the House Oversight Committee. He says Democrats have plans to move quickly with a series of investigations. Garcia joined Liz Landers to discuss more.
Liz Landers, Doug Adams ·
There are few places where the consequences of the Trump administration's cuts to global aid programs are more apparent than South Sudan. With a raging civil war in Sudan to its north, South Sudan is contending not just with its own underserved people, but with more than a million Sudanese refugees. Special correspondent Anna Conkling of Noosphere, a new journalism app, reports.
Anna Conkling ·
National GuardDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed off on the National Guard ramping up its presence in the nation's capital in military vehicles and boats as troops deepen their integration with local law enforcement.
Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press ·
Democrats in Texas will head to Austin with power they haven't had in decades. One of the many questions is whether they will try to reverse changes made at universities in recent years by Republicans. Texas is not alone. More than half of all college students are enrolled in a state limiting what can be taught or how campuses operate. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Rethinking College.
Stephanie Sy ·
D.L. Hughley is one of comedy's most enduring stars. His new memoir, "Charlie's Boy," offers a candid look at fatherhood, family trauma, and the path he took from South Central LA to some of the biggest stages on the planet. Geoff Bennett spoke with Hughley about all that and more, including his heated confrontation with Bill Cosby, on this week's episode of "Settle In."
Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins ·
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña is under criminal investigation following the collapse of a major digital bank, prosecutors announced, hours after the South American leader's resignation and impeachment Thursday.
Isabel DeBre, Associated Press, Emilio Sanabria, Associated Press ·
corruptionCorruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Now, the newly empowered Democratic Party is putting the issue front and center as its leaders chart their course for investigations and policymaking.
Seung Min Kim, Associated Press, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press ·
Nobody may have suffered bigger losses Tuesday than President Donald Trump. But few others had more on the line than Musk, who gambled big and came up holding the midterm's worst return on investment.
Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press ·
Hundreds of airline passengers in Europe had their flights diverted or given military escorts this week after a series of bomb threats that officials have said were malicious hoaxes.
Danica Kirka, Associated Press, Jill Lawless, Associated Press, Mark Carlson, Associated Press, Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press ·
Donald Trump newsPresident Donald Trump said he met with Vladimir Putin's envoy at the White House on Thursday but did not meet with Ukrainian officials who were also visiting.
Darlene Superville, Associated Press ·
Donald Trump newsSince returning to the White House, Trump has overseen numerous design changes to various rooms, including the Oval Office, where he has filled the wall space with portraits, a copy of the Declaration of Independence and numerous golden accents.
Darlene Superville, Associated Press ·
The approval would clear a hurdle on the road to breaking ground on the project, and the administration has said it could launch construction within a day of the vote. But the proposed 250-foot tall gilded arch still faced legal challenges.
Matthew Daly, Associated Press, Gary Fields, Associated Press ·
californiaCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he'll change all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Associated Press ·
deportationsThe documents show that the administration maintained contacts with Iranian officials during the war over the removals, specifically for submitting travel documents and figuring out "possible avenues for removal."
Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press, Rebecca Santana, Associated Press ·