PBS News Hour - Segments

When Lebanon's president met President Trump at the White House, it was the first such visit by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades. It comes after Lebanon and Israel resumed diplomatic relations under the auspices of the Trump administration, signing a deal meant to end a long history of wars. But as special correspondent Simona Foltyn reports, the deal is facing stiff opposition. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Tuesday, millions along the Gulf Coast are bracing for impacts from Tropical Storm Bertha, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy fired the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces in the latest shake-up of his top military ranks and New Jersey's governor said more than 6,000 noncitizens were registered to vote in the state in 2023 and 2024 and fewer than 400 of those cast a ballot. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Trump administration is imposing a new round of tariffs on Canada, accusing the country of unfairly discriminating against American autos, dairy products and alcohol. The 50 percent tariffs would cover some $20 billion worth of Canadian imports, on goods ranging from cement to hockey sticks. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Natasha Sarin of the Yale Budget Lab. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Artificial intelligence is fueling stock market highs, economic growth and a construction boom across the country. But it is also igniting fierce local debates about the benefits, the costs and whether the data centers that power AI should be built at all. Economics correspondent Paul Solman looks at how one of those battles is playing out in the Midwest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Senate is weighing President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice as questions continue over the administration's handling of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. It comes days after Blanche met privately with several survivors of Epstein's abuse. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin spoke with Liz Stein, one of the survivors who met with Blanche. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on "The West Wing" and "Nurse Jackie." She's also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of American life. Now, she's doing something new: looking back at her own family history. Jeffrey Brown met with Smith in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Ben Wikler chaired the Democratic Party of Wisconsin for six years, leading to victories in numerous key contests in the battleground state. Wikler lost the 2025 election to lead the Democratic National Committee. Now, he's detailing his prescription for "saving" America's democracy in a new book, "This is the Plan." Wikler spoke to Geoff Bennett about the future of the Democratic party, the sweeping policy changes he'd like to see and his outlook on the 2026 and 2028 elections. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The United States is again bombing Iran, continuing a campaign it resumed nearly two weeks ago. President Trump also renewed his threats against the Islamic Republic after three American soldiers were killed over the weekend. Meanwhile, Iran's allies in Yemen said they would close another major oil supply route on the Red Sea. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

For perspective on the latest developments in the Iran war and the regional ramifications, Amna Nawaz spoke with Marwan Muasher. He's the vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the former deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Jordan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Monday, Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in federal custody as they fight extradition to the UK where they face dozens of new rape and sex trafficking charges and protests in New Delhi turned violent after police intervened in a student-led demonstration calling for reforms to India's education system. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy