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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/ice-agent-shoots-and-wounds-man-in-austin-texas-officials-say
Published: September 20, 2026 21:46
The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso on Austin's north side, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a news conference.
Carney and Macron deepen ties as Canada turns toward Europe and away from U.S. dependence
Published: September 20, 2026 21:15
Carney said the countries will task their space agencies and defense ministries to develop and share infrastructure, including launch systems and ground-based reception facilities. They also agreed to expand cooperation in energy, telecommunications,…
Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery
Published: September 20, 2026 20:03
Critics lashed out online, saying that a white triangular image created by lighting on K-pop singer Karina's skirt resembled a KKK hood and that the way she held the sneakers made them look like the dangling feet of a lynching victim.
18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to U.S.
Published: September 20, 2026 19:38
The suspects who remain in Haiti awaiting trial included more than a dozen Colombian soldiers, a former Haitian police officer and Joseph Badio, a former Haiti Ministry of Justice employee who was part of an anti-corruption unit.
Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured
Published: September 20, 2026 18:12
For the first time, the election included residents of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow illegally annexed after the war began but still doesn't fully control.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels warn against joining Saudi Arabia in Yemen's growing civil war
Published: September 20, 2026 17:53
Mohamed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthis' political bureau, said Washington reached out to the rebels after their rapid advance down Yemen's western coast to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait earlier this month.
Alaskans will decide fate of ranked choice voting system after chaotic end to state's primary
Published: September 20, 2026 17:34
The August primary revealed some of the headaches related to a major change in how Alaska voters select their candidates and was the latest example of how the real-world experience of state voting changes don't always line up neatly with expectations.
Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after party's historic defeat in 2 German state elections
Published: September 20, 2026 16:50
Exit polls by public broadcaster ARD indicated that Merz's center-right Christian Democratic Union came in with just 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — the lowest result ever since World War II for the party in any state.
Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth
Published: September 20, 2026 16:28
The low interest-rate, low-inflation world that lasted for nearly 15 years after the Great Recession is over and a higher-priced, higher-rate world is taking its place.
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow
Published: September 20, 2026 15:54
Moscow's mayor described the wave of drones as the "largest ever" drone attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to the Moscow Oil Refinery and a residential building.
North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the U.S.
Published: September 20, 2026 15:39
The launches were the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by North Korea even after President Donald Trump scaled back a joint military exercise with South Korea last month in an apparent effort to revive diplomacy with the North's leader, Kim…
Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert
Published: September 20, 2026 15:21
Sheeran said he wants his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics. But he said the attacks in Israel of Oct. 7, 2023, were horrific and what is happening in Gaza "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers
Published: September 20, 2026 15:08
Trump has also been calling the new White House ballroom a "military complex" and arguing it is necessary for national security purposes.
For Palestinian aid groups, Macklemore's $1M pledge brings relief and attention to ongoing suffering
Published: September 19, 2026 22:09
Macklemore committed to donate his net earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after he was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium.
Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile
Published: September 19, 2026 20:45
The growing conflict near another important global shipping corridor has brought new pressures for markets.
Michigan city defends itself against accusations of favoring Muslim holidays over other faiths
Published: September 19, 2026 20:30
A statement from the Detroit suburb issued by a spokesperson came in response to a lawsuit on Thursday that accused the city and its mayor of spending thousands of dollars to celebrate Muslim holidays while ignoring Christian and Jewish holidays.
Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak
Published: September 19, 2026 18:48
Health workers and other front-line workers in the Ebola response are being prioritized to receive the Ervebo vaccine that was effective in past Ebola outbreaks caused by a different, more common type of virus.
Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest by police, opposition party says
Published: September 19, 2026 18:31
The three-day election, which began Friday and ends Sunday, features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin's political dominance.
Denmark's leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump's announcement of a Greenland deal
Published: September 19, 2026 18:20
U.S., Greenlandic and Danish officials had quietly negotiated for months behind the scenes, searching for solutions to address some of Trump's security concerns about the territory.
Lawsuit says Anthropic, OpenAI, SpaceXAI and Google made illegal agreement on AI slowdown
Published: September 19, 2026 17:10
The lawsuit argues that the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts, and that doing so would reduce the value consumers get for paid AI subscriptions.
Dodgers owner Mark Walter sued over alleged failure to disclose federal probe to policyholders
Published: September 19, 2026 16:49
Walter has been under investigation since last year by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan and the Securities and Exchange Commission following a whistleblower complaint regarding alleged misrepresented loans made between companies within his business…
Trump announces all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
Published: September 19, 2026 16:37
The Trump administration claims that Medicaid will save billions on prescription drug costs as a result of the plan, dubbed the Medicaid "GENEROUS" model. Experts say the savings are unclear since the content of the deals isn't public.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban
Published: September 19, 2026 16:24
Trump had said Friday he would ban all three outlets because of coverage he disliked.
Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center, expressing concern that Trump might tear it down
Published: September 19, 2026 15:41
Friday's event followed a tumultuous week in federal courts in Washington where filings and counter-filings flooded the courts as the administration continues pushing for the president's vanity projects.
Trump administration begins building border wall in Big Bend region of Texas
Published: September 19, 2026 00:07
The start of construction marks an important milestone in the administration's $46 billion plan to line the border with walls, barriers, roads and technology as it seeks to make good on a key campaign promise by Trump to finish the wall.
What's in the Greenland agreement between U.S. and Denmark
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/whats-in-the-greenland-agreement-between-u-s-and-denmark
Published: September 18, 2026 22:57
On Friday, President Trump declared a deal has been struck with Denmark over its oversight of Greenland. Trump has long coveted the mineral-rich island, which Denmark has controlled since the 17th century. Nick Schifrin reports.
Trump says he's banning 3 outlets from White House in his latest attack on press freedom
Published: September 18, 2026 22:56
President Donald Trump says he is banning three major news outlets, CNN, MS NOW and Politico, from the White House due to what he called "unfavorable coverage." Trump didn't provide details on how the ban would be implemented, but warned he might bar other…
News Wrap: Newsom signs order for AI safety in California
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-newsom-signs-order-for-ai-safety-in-california
Published: September 18, 2026 22:55
In our news wrap Friday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that aims to speed up safety measures for A-I, including a possible 'kill switch' for advanced models, President Trump announced that all 50 states will participate in a new…
'Shadow surge' pushes immigration arrests to highs as Trump administration shifts tactics
Published: September 18, 2026 22:50
Less than a year ago, aggressive immigration raids were drawing headlines and sparking protests. But recently, the Trump administration has shifted its approach. Instead of relying as heavily on high-profile operations, federal immigration authorities are…
Meet Earth's newest wild cat species, living in Bolivia and the first named in over a century
Published: September 18, 2026 22:45
A previously unknown cat species has been identified in plain sight: at a wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia, where the small, spotted feline had been living for years after being taken in by a local family.
U.S.-Saudi nuclear power deal faces pushback over potential weapons risks
Published: September 18, 2026 22:35
This week, Democratic representatives introduced a resolution to block the Trump administration's new civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. The deal paves the way for the U.S. to help Saudi Arabia build a nuclear power program for peaceful…
What's making the Texas Senate race so competitive
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/whats-making-the-texas-senate-race-so-competitive
Published: September 18, 2026 22:30
The Texas flag shares America's red, white and blue. But its politics have run Republican red for thirty years. Shifting demographics have raised and dashed Democrats' hopes before, but this year, a GOP divided by political scandals, rising prices and…
Capehart and Ponnuru on Trump's attacks on press freedom
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/capehart-and-ponnuru-on-trumps-attacks-on-press-freedom
Published: September 18, 2026 22:25
Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump attempting to ban media outlets from the White House and some Republicans showing frustration with their own…
'The Last Free Women' follows 4 Afghans rebuilding their lives after escaping the Taliban
Published: September 18, 2026 22:20
When the Taliban swept back into Kabul in 2021, millions of Afghans suddenly faced an uncertain and dangerous future. Among them were two young sisters whose ambitions to study medicine and law were threatened. Their escape and the lives they built…
'An unworldly experience.' Why scientists flew into firestorm clouds this wildfire season
Published: September 18, 2026 22:10
As wildfires grow bigger and hotter in many parts of the world, researchers have embarked on an airborne mission to learn more about the severe storm clouds that sometimes form over the most intense blazes.
DHS may have violated state election law, Virginia's AG says after whistleblower report
Published: September 18, 2026 21:56
Virginia's attorney general said Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state laws after a whistleblower accused its employees of misrepresenting themselves on voter lookup tools to hunt for noncitizen voters.
WATCH: Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
Published: September 18, 2026 20:47
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such media prohibitions could be coming.
Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead
Published: September 18, 2026 20:31
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia rejected the notion that the case's claims are moot because the Trump administration says the fund is dead and won't go forward.
Pentagon moves forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops
Published: September 18, 2026 19:13
The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older, a policy that leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts about the need and efficacy of such a program.
Holdout juror in Clancy trial says he didn't have 'any doubts' that she was responsible for killing her kids
Published: September 18, 2026 18:05
The lone juror who wanted to convict Lindsay Clancy of murder for killing her three children said he was certain of her guilt, but that other jurors wouldn't listen to him, according to a statement released by his lawyer Friday in his first public comments…
Attorney General Blanche blurs Justice Department boundaries by appearing at political events
Published: September 18, 2026 16:44
Attorney General Todd Blanche is blurring traditional boundaries between politics and federal law enforcement with recent speeches at political events that mark a sharp departure from norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of…
Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
Published: September 18, 2026 16:16
In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.
WATCH LIVE: Vance speaks at rally in Iowa as competitive midterm races heat up
Published: September 18, 2026 15:27
Vice President JD Vance will be the headliner Friday at a midterm rally in Council Bluffs, on the western edge of the once-Republican stronghold state, which has found itself with competitive races for the Senate and the governor's mansion this year.
Bipartisan criticism from senators about Pentagon briefing on U.S. defense strategy
Published: September 18, 2026 15:21
Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military's priorities, with both Democrats and Republicans accusing a Defense Department leader of being frustratingly opaque.
Russia begins 3 days of voting in a parliamentary election set to cement the Kremlin's power
Published: September 18, 2026 14:53
Russians on Friday began three days of voting in the country's first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is all but certain to secure the Kremlin's political dominance.
Iranians rally by the hundreds of thousands in biggest show of defiance since war began
Published: September 18, 2026 14:25
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied Friday in a government-organized show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel attacked in February.
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, after holding the post since 1970
Published: September 18, 2026 14:01
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role at the $1 trillion conglomerate for more than 50 years.
WATCH: RFK Jr. speaks at conference for anti-vaccine group he founded
Published: September 18, 2026 00:34
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave the keynote address Thursday at a conference of an anti-vaccine activist group he once chaired, telling the hundreds in attendance that they had a friend in President Donald Trump's White…
Work has stopped on system that was key to Trump effort to limit mail voting, USPS chief says
Published: September 18, 2026 00:19
The top official at the U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that the agency has stopped work on developing a controversial computer system that was central to President Donald Trump's effort to limit mail voting after the Supreme Court rejected his executive…
Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison
Published: September 17, 2026 23:07
The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison after reaching a deal with prosecutors.
As AI behavior raises concerns, ex-researcher Jacob Coxon warns what may lie ahead
Published: September 17, 2026 22:55
OpenAI announced it had discovered six new instances of "concerning or unexpected" behavior by its artificial intelligence models. It follows repeated warnings about how rapid advances in AI threaten to outpace the ability to develop the tech safely. One…
T. rex had a body temperature similar to our own, study finds
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/t-rex-had-a-body-temperature-similar-to-our-own-study-finds
Published: September 17, 2026 22:50
Using fossilized teeth, scientists have finally taken the T. rex's temperature — and it wasn't too different from our own.
News Wrap: Judge says Kennedy Center must provide notice before making changes to building
Published: September 17, 2026 22:45
In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge ordered that Kennedy Center officials provide a 30-day notice before making any significant physical changes to the building, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcoming a proposal that could see his country…
Congress passes new sanctions on Russia and countries using Russian energy
Published: September 17, 2026 22:40
A bill to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia, and on countries using Russian energy, is now on its way to President Trump after the House overwhelmingly passed it Wednesday night. Congress also took action this week on data centers, college sports and…
How Trump's immigration crackdown made it harder to become U.S. citizen
Published: September 17, 2026 22:35
September 17 is Constitution Day, a commemoration of the founding document signed on that date in 1787. But for immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, the path to naturalization has grown more difficult as the Trump administration has added new requirements…
Trump's push to restrict mail ballots failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms continue
Published: September 17, 2026 22:26
The Supreme Court this week closed the chapter on one of Trump's effort to dramatically overhaul of the nation's mail voting processes. But the case was just one example of the Republican president's numerous attempts to assert federal control over the…
Tens of thousands flee as Iran-backed Houthis draw Yemen into wider war
Published: September 17, 2026 21:39
An estimated 125,000 people have fled as Iran-backed Houthi rebels have advanced down the Red Sea coast to a key maritime chokepoint.
Jon Kyl, long-serving lawmaker from Arizona who shaped water policy, dies at 84
Published: September 17, 2026 20:23
Kyl spent almost three decades in Congress, serving in both chambers, and watched his party undergo a drastic transformation, with his career spanning Ronald Reagan's presidency to President Donald Trump's first term.
Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes
Published: September 17, 2026 19:38
The Kennedy Center's Trump-aligned board, chaired by the president, voted to close the center after U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building.
Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, analysis finds
Published: September 17, 2026 19:29
Human-caused global warming thinned glaciers and thawed mountain permafrost, likely helping to destabilize the Himalayan slope that collapsed last month and unleashed catastrophic flooding across Nepal, according to a report released Thursday.
About 35 million people have been put into new House districts in the fight over congressional maps, report says
Published: September 17, 2026 18:59
The findings display the stark overhaul that partisan redistricting fights kicked off by President Donald Trump last year have caused for Americans across the country.
A global AI safety strategy depends on U.S.-China cooperation. They each see the other as the problem
Published: September 17, 2026 18:10
AI governance is expected to be on the agenda in a meeting planned for next week in Washington between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Florida congresswoman running for reelection breaks with Trump on immigration
Published: September 17, 2026 17:21
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar is out with a new ad criticizing President Donald Trump's deportation campaign.
WATCH: Jeffries calls on Republicans to stay in Washington to work on AI safety
Published: September 17, 2026 16:55
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted House Republicans for leaving Washington until the midterm elections rather than working to ensure the safety of artificial intelligence.
WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to hold vote on College Sports Act
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-senate-expected-to-hold-vote-on-college-sports-act
Published: September 17, 2026 14:23
If it passes, it would go to the House.
Trump's mass deportations led to a big drop in fentanyl investigations, report finds. Here's what to know
Published: September 17, 2026 14:03
The Department of Homeland Security's focus on mass deportations resulted in a dramatic drop in investigations into illicit fentanyl, according to a federal watchdog report.
OpenAI reveals concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely
Published: September 17, 2026 13:10
An unreleased research model inserted "jailbreak-like instructions" into its own notes to disregard its normal constraints and told itself to be "freed from the roles and identities that bind other chatbots."
Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe
Published: September 17, 2026 12:36
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union's first associate member, saying closer ties with the continent would ensure no country could control Canada's markets or undermine its…
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposes Canada becoming the bloc's 1st associate member
Published: September 17, 2026 00:15
Speaking in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump suggested that allowing Canada to become an associate EU member could be a "hostile act" and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc.
Speaker Johnson recesses House early, blocking Massie's push to impeach Hegseth
Published: September 17, 2026 00:01
Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran and his bipartisan effort to force the release of more files in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are all being left behind, blocked from votes.
Interest rate hike a 'reassuring' sign Fed is acting independently, economist says
Published: September 16, 2026 22:55
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a point, the first hike in three years. It comes as the war in Iran continues to put pressure on prices and is the first major move by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to combat elevated inflation. Geoff…
How nearly 7 months of war have changed daily life in Iran
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-nearly-7-months-of-war-have-changed-daily-life-in-iran
Published: September 16, 2026 22:50
For the third time, the House of Representatives voted to end the war with Iran. That war powers resolution would stop President Trump from continuing military action against Iran without congressional approval, but it still needs to pass the Senate. The…
News Wrap: Johnson recesses House early
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-johnson-recesses-house-early
Published: September 16, 2026 22:45
In our news wrap Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will head to recess a day early amid an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, fencing has gone up around the Kennedy Center a day after President Trump's hand-picked board…
Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/cuban-official-on-trumps-threats-as-tensions-with-u-s-rise
Published: September 16, 2026 22:40
For months, the Trump administration has ramped up pressure and threats against Cuba. A de facto oil blockade now means hours of blackouts, plus food and water shortages for millions on the island. While President Trump has threatened a takeover, Cuban…
North Carolina Senate race emerges as Dems best chance to flip GOP seat
Published: September 16, 2026 22:35
The 2026 primary season is officially over after voters in Delaware cast their ballots on Tuesday. With just seven weeks left until Election Day, Lisa Desjardins takes a look at the Democratic Party's chance to take control of the Senate and discusses the…
Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/where-things-stand-in-the-battle-for-control-of-the-senate
Published: September 16, 2026 22:32
There are more than a dozen competitive Senate races this year, according to the Cook Political Report. These 12 seats will likely determine the future of the Senate, and Republicans are on defense in the majority of them. Lisa Desjardins navigates the…
U.S. stocks slip after the Fed raises interest rates, hints more hikes may be on the way
Published: September 16, 2026 21:32
U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested more may be ahead as it tries to get the nation's high inflation under control.
The one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, according to this poll
Published: September 16, 2026 20:52
Americans have grown more concerned about the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence over the last year, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University…
Trump administration has cut or frozen $177 billion in grants across every state, analysis shows
Published: September 16, 2026 20:18
Among the grants that were eliminated, frozen or delayed were ones related to maternal health in Michigan, education research in Mississippi and assistance to minority farmers in Iowa, the researchers found.
Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica in 47 years, satellites show
Published: September 16, 2026 20:10
A major report has found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979. The massive glacier melt is mainly attributed to warmer waters eroding the ice sheets from below and the sides.
Iran war has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion so far, budget office says
Published: September 16, 2026 19:56
The estimates come largely from replacing munitions and equipment lost in battle, the CBO said, and do not include costs related to U.S. military personnel killed or injured in the conflict or longer term effects.
Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it
Published: September 16, 2026 19:42
Fencing went up Wednesday around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. A Democratic congresswoman who is a trustee quickly sought an emergency court hearing to…
House votes to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation
Published: September 16, 2026 19:12
The House approved a resolution Wednesday holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress, referring the matter to the Department of Justice after he defied the Oversight Committee's subpoenas in its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey…
What the Fed rate hike likely means for you
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/what-the-fed-rate-hike-likely-means-for-you
Published: September 16, 2026 19:08
Bad news for borrowers, good news for savers.
WATCH: House Democrats blasts 'do nothing' Republican majority in midterm pitch to voters
Published: September 16, 2026 18:28
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Democrats' message is simple: "We hear you… And we are committed to making life better for you."
WATCH LIVE: House considers bills on Russia sanctions, AI data center costs
Published: September 16, 2026 17:14
The House will vote Wednesday on a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive Russian President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine.
Iowa Republicans in battleground House races join vote to halt the Iran war
Published: September 16, 2026 17:00
Two House Republicans in battleground Iowa districts changed their position on an Iran war powers resolution, joining with Democrats and a few other dissident members of their party in an attempt to halt President Donald Trump's ability to continue…
3 people killed in news helicopter crash while covering LA bus collision
Published: September 16, 2026 16:54
A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood and burst into flames, killing three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said.
Retail sales rise better-than-expected 1.2% in August
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/retail-sales-rise-better-than-expected-1-2-in-august
Published: September 16, 2026 16:49
The strong spending report comes as the Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation.
House gives green light to bill requiring AM radios in new cars
Published: September 16, 2026 16:14
Similar bipartisan legislation considered by Congress before had stalled out.
WATCH LIVE: Trump campaigns for GOP Senate candidate Michael Whatley in North Carolina
Published: September 16, 2026 15:35
The trip marks Trump's first campaign rally since his unusual midterm convention in Dallas. The president, despite voter frustrations over the Iran war and his economic leadership, has promised dozens more trips ahead of Election Day.
WATCH LIVE: Senate meets after advancing College Sports Act
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-senate-meets-after-advancing-college-sports-act
Published: September 16, 2026 14:50
A bill that proposes to fix some of the biggest problems in college sports — spiraling spending, constant lawsuits and a transfer portal run amok — cleared a major hurdle Tuesday when the Senate voted 74-24 to halt debate and move the measure one step…
WATCH LIVE: Dr. Nicole Saphier testifies in confirmation hearing for U.S. surgeon general
Published: September 16, 2026 14:06
Saphier, President Donald Trump's third nominee to serve as surgeon general, will face lawmakers at her confirmation hearing Wednesday in the latest attempt to fill the post known as the nation's doctor.
Election officials get mail-in voting clarity after Supreme Court decision
Published: September 15, 2026 22:55
Voters and election officials have more clarity around mail-in voting ahead of the November midterms. That came after the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration from imposing new restrictions on mail ballots. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Tammy…
NATO jets shoot down drone in Lithuania as Russia continues to provoke Europe
Published: September 15, 2026 22:55
A drone was shot down in Lithuania by a NATO jet. It is unknown from where the drone was launched, but it's the latest in a series of incursions and sabotage attacks across Europe. As Russia presses its war in Ukraine, it is also now confronting NATO.…
Analyzing the Supreme Court's mail-in voting decision and Trump's reaction
Published: September 15, 2026 22:50
President Trump attacked the Supreme Court's decision blocking his effort to restrict mail-in voting with less than two months before Election Day. Amna Nawaz discussed the decision with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSblog co-founder Amy Howe.
News Wrap: Democrats block crypto bill, demand limits on Trump's investments
Published: September 15, 2026 22:45
In our news wrap Tuesday, Senate Democrats blocked a bill that would have introduced sweeping regulations for cryptocurrencies saying it needs stronger safeguards to prevent the president and other officials from profiting while in office, Kash Patel…
Sen. Mark Warner says U.S. can strengthen AI safety without losing race to China
Published: September 15, 2026 22:40
The warnings about artificial intelligence are growing more urgent, and increasingly, they're coming from inside the industry. AI researchers have resigned over safety concerns, while some of the field's prominent leaders are calling for stronger…
WATCH: Rep. Massie introduces articles of impeachment against Hegseth on House floor
Published: September 15, 2026 22:36
Massie said Hegseth abused his powers by deploying the U.S. military in the war against Iran without seeking congressional approval under the War Powers Act. He said these are "unlawful orders" and "high crimes and misdemeanors."
Kennedy Center board votes to close after judge blocks Trump's name from building
Published: September 15, 2026 22:35
The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington voted to temporarily close the iconic performing arts center, citing financial issues and a need for structural repairs. That came shortly after a federal judge blocked the board from adding President Trump's…
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