Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Hegseth doubles down on attacking alleged drug boats, saying Trump can take military action as he sees fit. What to know as online holiday shopping scammers get savvier. How small plug-in solar panels are gaining traction as a way to cut electricity bills. Plus, scientists flock to Iceland to study the effect of melting glaciers on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, the Trump administration lays out its vision for the U.S. role in the world, taking “America First” policies global. How artificial intelligence is helping predict preterm births. Plus, the benefits and risks of an icy plunge as wintertime outdoor swimming gains a global following. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, the CDC's vaccine committee changes recommendations for hepatitis B shots for newborns in a major shift for childhood immunizations. The world's largest streaming service announces plans to acquire one of Hollywood's oldest studios. Plus, Minnesota’s Somali community pushes back against President Trump’s rhetorical attacks as it prepares for immigration raids. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, a classified briefing on the Pentagon's strike of an alleged drug boat opens up partisan divides over whether the act constituted war crimes. The FBI arrests a suspect in connection with pipe bombs placed at the Democratic and Republican party headquarters. Plus, Ukraine faces a corruption scandal as it tries to negotiate an end to the war that Russia started. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, the Pentagon's watchdog finds Pete Hegseth's infamous Signal chat put U.S. personnel at risk. As immigration crackdowns begin in new cities, we explore the expanded role Border Patrol agents are playing, far beyond the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, Congress returns to Washington as Republicans confront issues that expose rifts within the party, including the Epstein files. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, more details emerge about the deadly U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats as tensions rise across the region. An interview with American Mohammad Ibrahim and his father after the teen spent nine months in an Israeli jail. Plus, music power couple Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are spotlighting giants of contemporary art in a new exhibition drawn from their private collection. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Geoff Bennett talks with comedian and actor Nick Offerman about his love of woodworking, how it shapes his acting, and his dream role. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, the White House confirms the military fired twice at a single alleged drug boat. The Trump administration decides not to commemorate World AIDS Day for the first time in decades. Plus, with the Supreme Court set to weigh in on the controversial practices of crisis pregnancy centers, we explore their growing role in the anti-abortion movement. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, Pope Leo XIV takes a message of hope and peace to Lebanon, home to one of the Arab world’s largest Christian communities. The work of the dismantled U.S. Agency for International Development goes on, thanks to two laid-off federal employees. Plus, the story behind the first-ever descent of Mount Everest’s treacherous north face on skis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, Trump declares Venezuela’s airspace “closed,” escalating what the administration calls its war on drug cartels. The CDC says cases of whooping cough remain elevated this year. Why many Americans have full-time jobs but can’t afford a place to live. Plus, the women lighthouse keepers who kept shoreline beacons illuminated for generations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy