January 10, 2026 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, ICE shootings spark protests around the U.S. as the Trump administration deploys more Border Patrol agents to Minneapolis. Why critics say Myanmar's first elections since a military coup five years ago are a sham. Plus, a new book offers a glimpse into one of the most secretive and controversial companies in Silicon Valley. 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 latest jobs numbers show the economy growing at the slowest pace since the pandemic, and certain groups are taking the hardest hits. The wife of the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis speaks out as fear ripples through the community, including its schools. Plus, Iran threatens a further crackdown on protests, despite President Trump's threat to intervene. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, the killing of a U.S. citizen by ICE agents prompts more protests and pressing questions about tactics and training. President Trump invites Colombia's leader to the White House in a turnaround from his earlier threats. Plus, we speak with lawmakers after the Senate moves to restrict the president from taking further military action against Venezuela. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, a woman is shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, igniting protests in a city targeted by the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. U.S. forces seize two more tankers linked to Venezuela as part of President Trump's plan to take control of the nation's oil industry. Plus, communities struggle to rebuild, one year after the devastating Los Angeles fires. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump presses U.S. energy companies to revive Venezuela's derelict oil industry, but barriers stand in the way of accessing the country's vast reserves. The Venezuela operation puts a changing U.S. foreign policy on full display. Plus, five years after the assault on the Capitol, the fight continues over how Jan. 6 is remembered. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, as Nicolás Maduro appears in court after being captured by U.S. forces, we have views from Venezuela and in neighboring Colombia. A top aide to opposition figure and Nobel Peace Prize-winner María Corina Machado on the future of Venezuela's leadership. Plus, despite pediatricians' objections, the CDC cuts back on the number of vaccines it recommends for children. 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 says the U.S. will indefinitely run the country of Venezuela after the military's capture of Nicolás Maduro. Some Venezuelans celebrate the U.S. operation while others worry about what comes next. Why San Francisco is suing top food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods. Plus, how the Census Bureau counts every person in remote Alaska. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump threatens to intervene in Iran if the regime cracks down on protests sparked by economic turmoil. Amid canceled performances and plummeting ticket sales at the now-renamed Trump-Kennedy Center, we have an exclusive interview with the man Trump picked to lead the institution. Plus, why this flu season is so bad and what you can do to protect yourself. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Thursday on the News Hour, dozens are killed in what Swiss leaders call one of the worst tragedies in their history. As wealth becomes more concentrated among the richest Americans, how a new class of billionaires is seeking outsized political influence. Plus, why even those who aren't sports fans should pay attention as college football teams are about to enter another wild phase. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Wednesday on the News Hour, why European leaders say Russian President Putin invented an assassination plot and what it means for any Ukraine peace deal. We join a scientific expedition in the icy seas around Antarctica to understand a massive, melting glacier. Plus, how a U.S.-backed road and rail project in an unstable region could unlock trade with Central Asia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy