PBS News Hour - Segments

At the U.N. General Assembly in New York, a man who one year ago had a U.S. bounty on his head strode to the center of the world stage as the President of Syria. Ahmed Al-Sharaa fought the Assad regime for more than a decade and fought Americans in Iraq before that. Ali Rogin discussed Al-Sharaa's with former Ambassador James Jeffrey. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Wednesday, a gunman opened fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, killing one detainee and wounding two others before taking his own life, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy told the United Nations that the world is in "the most destructive arms race in human history," and the family of one of the victims of the mid-air collision in D.C. is suing the government and the airlines involved. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The federal government is heading towards a shutdown in one week with no potential solution in sight. President Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, saying what they are asking for in negotiations is “unserious and ridiculous.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Schumer to discuss the negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is facing a lawsuit that claims it’s violating the First Amendment. The suit, filed by its own law professor, Tim Bakken, alleges that the academy is banning professors from expressing opinions in the classroom and demanding that they seek approval to speak publicly. Geoff Bennett sat down with Bakken to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In a recent report, Judy Woodruff explored the history of violence in Northern Ireland as a warning to our own country about how quickly identity-based conflicts can spiral out of control. She now reports from Belfast on efforts to bridge the deep divisions that remain there, decades after their conflict officially ended. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The UNCF received a landmark $70 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The money will be used to bolster the endowments of historically Black colleges and universities, helping to close long-standing gaps in resources. It’s part of a billion-dollar capital campaign to ensure HBCUs can thrive well into the future. Geoff Bennett discussed the outlook with Dr. Michael Lomax. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump announced an extraordinary shift in policy on Ukraine. He has previously suggested Ukraine would have to give up territory to make peace, but today he said it could win back areas occupied or annexed by Russia since 2014. Trump made the announcement as he delivered the first speech to the United Nations of his second term. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump scrapped a planned meeting with the top Democrats as a government shutdown looms, dozens of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities are preparing for an influx of funding after a massive donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and Major League Baseball says that robot umpires will make their debut next season. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Ryan Routh, the man charged with trying to kill Donald Trump at his Florida golf club last year, was convicted on five charges, including attempted assassination, assaulting a federal officer and possession of a firearm. Routh could face life in prison when he is sentenced in December. Geoff Bennett discussed the case with David Fischer of the Associated Press. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump is targeting the antifa movement, labeling it a “domestic terrorist organization,” even though no such designation exists under U.S. law. The move comes less than two weeks after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed at a college campus event. The man accused of shooting Kirk has no publicly known link to the movement. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Luke Baumgartner. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy