President Trump has pardoned more than 1500 people for their involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election In Colorado, one high-profile election denier remains behind bars. @elizlanders.bsky.social reports on the saga of Tina Peters Our story tonight @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Let’s talk about something not many people are chatting about and what’s actually happening right now. You might wonder why Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) suddenly became targets of the U.S. government. The honest answer is that their research hit where it hurt.

In his first Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV highlighted conditions in Gaza, saying its inhabitants “have nothing left and have lost everything,” as he called for peace talks to end conflicts around the world, including those in Africa and Ukraine.

A judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining Imran Ahmed. He’s a British-born researcher who focuses on countering online hate and misinformation, but the administration accuses him of trying to censor viewpoints he doesn’t agree with. https://to.pbs.org/4qmlC9m

Thousands more pages of Epstein related documents released this morning by DOJ. This batch however contains many references to Donald Trump. @elizlanders.bsky.social looks at what’s in the documents and the fallout from them. Our story @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The DOJ began releasing thousands of Jeffery Epstein related files - many of them redacted and it’s clear more to come. But the release falls far short of what Congress mandated. @elizlanders.bsky.social on what’s in the docs … and our @pbs.org conversation with @rokhanna.bsky.social

A day after President Trump’s redistricting push hit a major roadblock in Indiana, we spoke with IN state senator Mike Bohacek about why he voted no … and what it might mean going forward. @lisad.bsky.social @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Tonight @elizlanders.bsky.social @pbsnews.org asked President Trump for his reaction to the Indiana Senate voting not to redraw Congressional districts. He says Indiana Senate GOP leader has done a “tremendous disservice” and vows to defeat him in the next election. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA7j...

Victor Cruz was stopped by ICE driving home from work; it was a case of mistaken identity. But he was detained for 3 weeks, and now faces deportation. He's been in the country 26 yrs and has no criminal record. Cruz spoke to @lisad.bsky.social @pbsnews.org about his story www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

As Indiana debates redrawing Congressional districts ... some Republicans are reluctant, despite a heavy pressure campaign from the White House. Our @pbsnews.org segment @elizlanders.bsky.social with a closer look www.pbs.org/video/dividi...

The man arrested yesterday and charged with planting 2 pipe bombs in Washington DC on the night before Jan 6 … told the FBI he believed conspiracy theories about the 2020 election being rigged reports @ryanjreilly.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

The FBI announced an arrest today in the nearly 5 year investigation of the DC pipe bomb incident the night before Jan 6th. What took so long … and how did they do it? Our conversation @geoffrbennett.bsky.social @pbsnews.org with @carolleonnig.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The pardon of Henry Cuellar & that of the fmr Honduran president, who was convicted of drug trafficking, are just the latest controversial pardons by Donald Trump Our @NewsHour conversation - @elizlanders.bsky.social speaks with former DOJ pardon attorney @lawyeroyer.com www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

While President Trump has pledged to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world,” his family’s ties to the industry are raising concerns and blurring the lines between business & government. @elizlanders.bsky.social reports tonight @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Remarkable turn of events today as a federal judge admonished U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan for potential prosecutorial misconduct in her handling of the Comey indictment. Our @pbsnews.org @geoffrbennett.bsky.social conversation with @joshgerstein.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

We are still a year away from the midterms, and @punchbowlnews.bsky.social points out at least 36 (!) House members are not running for re-election. The vast majority are leaving to seek another office (Sen, Gov, etc) outside the House.

A lot to break down after Dems claimed decisive wins in NYC, VA and NJ.Was last night a referendum on Trump? And the debate over the Democratic Party has begun. We break it down with @ameshiacross.bsky.social & Whit Ayers Tonight @pbs.org @geoffrbennett.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

President Trump continues to call the upcoming SCOTUS tariff case “one of the biggest decisions in the history of the Supreme Court.” He tells press on AF-1 that he will NOT attend the SCOTUS hearing this week in person, an idea he had floated earlier this week.

Here’s our look at the Virginia governor’s race and the election this Tuesday. While the government shutdown and health care are issues are on voters minds, so is Donald Trump. @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Pentagon statement confirms that yesterday, the Dept. of War "... accepted an anonymous donation of $130 million under its general gift acceptance authority. The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of Service members' salaries and benefits."

After a Maryland grand jury handed down an indictment of John Bolton for allegedly retaining and mishandling classified documents @amnanawaz.bsky.social sat down with Mary McCord @georgetownlaw.bsky.social for some context. Our @pbsnews.org segment tonight www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

As the federal shutdown stretches into its 13th day and hundreds of thousands of federal workers face the reality of missing a paycheck - the latest on the shutdown. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

From the President’s physician: -he remains “in exceptional health” -his cardiac age is “14 years younger than this chronological age” -he received his annual flu shot and updated Covid booster

The Trump administration says it has begun “substantial” layoffs or RIFs of federal workers. An estimated 4,200 employees across at least 8 agencies have gotten notices. Latest from @lisad.bsky.social @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

As the shutdown nears the one-week mark, President Trump issued a threat that furloughed federal workers may not be reimbursed with back pay once the government reopens. Our story @pbs.org @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

On Day 2 of the shutdown not much progress toward a solution … as the administration continues to break norms, and seemingly target Democratic states & priorities. @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social tonight www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

On the 1st day of the shutdown politicians spent much of the day blaming the other party, while federal workers faced furloughs and the threat of layoffs from the administration. @pbsnews.org @lisad.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social with the latest www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

In the final hours before a likely govt shutdown, we look at where negotiations stand, the misleading GOP talking point about healthcare for immigrants … and our new @pbsnews.org poll about how the public views this showdown @lisad.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The Middle East wasn’t the only issue being discussed at the WH today. Trump also met with Dem & GOP leadership to try to avert a government shutdown. We break down today’s meeting & what may come next @pbsnews.org @elizlanders.bsky.social @lisad.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

DOJ sued 8 states for not turning over state voting lists. Officials worry how personal info in those lists will be used by the Trump admin. It's part of a pattern of attacks on US voting Our @pbsnews.org conversation @beckerdavidj.bsky.social @elizlanders.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

A harrowing intv from a U.S. citizen wrongly swept up in an ICE raid this summer .. and what she endured. The fear & distress from that day still lingers … Our story @pbsnews.org @geoffrbennett.bsky.social @iancouzens.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amfp...

In New Mexico, a Dem governor who deployed the National Guard has seen violent crime fall in her state’s largest city Our @pbsnews.org @geoffrbennett.bsky.social conversation with Gov Lujan Grisham @govmlg.bsky.social about why Albuquerque is different from Trump’s plan www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

A gruesome murder in Charlotte, NC claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans They argue Democrats are soft on crime. But it’s not that simple. Our conversation @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social with author Alisa Roth www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

After a contentious hearing in which RFK Jr made a number of questionable or misleading claims about vaccines, COVID and Americans’ health, we take a look at the facts with Dr Richard Besser Our @pbsnews.org story tonight @amnanawaz.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

You’re always smarter after listening to @stevevladeck.bsky.social explain legal issues. Our @pbsnews.org conversation tonight about Harvard ruling & others this week on tariffs and immigration. @wbrangham.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host & long time friend of President Trump, now leads his effort to federalize law enforcement in DC. She brings a brash style & a long history of controversy to her new job. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @wbrangham.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Tonight on @pbsnews.org we take a look at Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host and long time friend of the president who has become a central figure in Mr. Trump's push for greater control over Washington DC. William Brangham reports. Tune in!

CVS, the U.S. largest pharmacy chain, is not offering Covid vaccines in 16 states, including FL, NY and PA - even to people who meet newly restricted criteria from FDA … because it says it needs a CDC panel to recommend them nationwide. Per @nytimes www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...

In a televised cabinet meeting lasting more than 3 hours, President Trump touted his achievements. But his plans to reinstate capital punishment for crimes in Wash DC is drawing a lot of attention. Our story tonight @pbsnews.org @lisad.bsky.social t.co/b8Jk1GR9bg

The proposed plan to have the U.S. take a 10% equity stake in Intel is just the latest effort by the Trump admin to take a more active financial role in U.S. companies Tonight @pbsnews.org News Hour @amnanawaz.bsky.social conversation with @petereharrell.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

We take a look at plans to build a massive state ballroom at the WH. It’s been a mission for Donald Trump for years before he was elected President. Our @NewsHour conversation with @tamarakeithNPR www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

A fascinating conversation with Julie K. Brown of the @miamiherald.com whose reporting on Jeffrey Epstein in 2017-18 resulted in his arrest & conviction. @pbsnews.org @amnanawaz.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has removed references to President Trump’s 2 impeachments from its exhibit on the American presidency. @washingtonpost reports www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Our @pbsnews.org News Hour conversation with @johncurtis.bsky.social and @padilla.senate.gov about their attempt to work across the aisle on a major wildfire prevention bill ...and maybe other issues too. @amnanawaz.bsky.social reports www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Some @pbsnews.org “overtime" More from @amnanawaz.bsky.social conversation with @padilla.senate.gov @johncurtis.bsky.social … who want to work across the aisle — but immigration reform is tough. Yet they both search for a "compassionate way" www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ct2...

Coming up on @pbsnews.org News Hour tonight ... @amnanawaz.bsky.social sits down with 2 U.S. senators trying to work across the aisle. Yes you read that right, bipartisanship. Join us for our conversation with @padilla.senate.gov and @johncurtis.bsky.social

A great @pbsnews.org story tonight about how ice cream maker @benandjerrys.bsky.social takes its food waste and turns it into energy … by using an anaerobic digester. What’s that? Glad you asked. @wbrangham.bsky.social reports www.pbs.org/newshour/amp...

Remember that “free” 747 ✈️ that Qatar gifted to President Trump to use as Air Force One? Looks like it could cost upwards of $900 million to refurbish before it can be used. @nytimes.com reports www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/u...

This is an important development to watch. The issue with economic stats is we assume perfect information. We assume the data is correct. If we can't trust the economic data from the US gov't on things like unemployment & inflation, that's a huge problem.

The 2nd highest ranking official in the DOJ personally travelled to FL to interview Ghislaine Maxwell today. And that’s not the only development in the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Our @pbsnews.org conversation tonight w/ @carriejohnson.bsky.social @geoffrbennett.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...