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PBS News Hour - Politics

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Donald Trump
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United States
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Department Of Homeland Security
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Donald J. Trump
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James Comey

Listen to all of the PBS News Hour's coverage of U.S. politics, from Yamiche Alcindor's reports from the White House, to Lisa Desjardins on Capitol Hill, to our weekly analysis and discussions from David Brooks, Mark Shields, Amy Walter and Tamara Keith. PBS News is supported by - www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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David Brooks of The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus of The New Yorker join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the economic and human toll of the Iran war, the U.S.-Saudi nuclear energy deal and Trump-allied election deniers winning GOP pr... more

International oil prices topped $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they attacked two oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising new fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. In response, President Trump warned that if the Houthis attac... more

For perspective on the Houthis' efforts to block shipping in the Red Sea, Amna Nawaz spoke with Timothy Lenderking. During his decades-long career as a U.S. diplomat, he served as special envoy to Yemen and as acting assistant secretary for Near East... more

In his address about foreign interference in elections, President Trump made sweeping claims about China. But when asked this week whether he would raise the issue directly with Beijing, Trump appeared to downplay his own warning. That's unfolding as... more

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Sue Gordon
Former principal deputy director of national intelligence
U.S. intelligence community
Episode: Former intelligence official weighs Trump's election security allegations
Adrian Fontes
Arizona Secretary of State
Arizona Secretary of State
Episode: Battleground state election officials respond to Trump's efforts to reshape voting process
Ty Cobb
Attorney who served as the special counsel during the first Trump administration
Former White House Counsel/Trump administration
Episode: Trump setting stage to declare emergency around midterms, former White House attorney says
Pramila Jayapal
Progressive member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress
Thomas Massey
Republican sponsor of the House move to alter military aid to Israel
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress
Josh Paul
Former State Department official
State Department
Episode: Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress
Emmanuel Cleaver
Democratic congressman from Missouri
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress
Jesse Walker
Author of The United States of Paranoia, A Conspiracy Theory
Reason Magazine
Episode: How conspiracy theories have shaped America
Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General nominated for permanent role
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: Senators question Blanche on Trump loyalty, Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files

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Amna Nawaz
Host of PBS NewsHour; leads analysis and discussions on current events.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • This podcast makes me wanna watch the show

    It’s so informative and well done. I really like there take on politics. Yamiche Alcindor is my favorite White House reporter. She keeps it 1,000 every time. Class act. Keep up the good work. Judy’s cool too.

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Ousted Election Assistance Commission chair on Trump's effort to control voting
Q: So what does the agency do? Help us understand its function.
The agency administers funds to states under Help America Vote Act, audits that funding, serves as an information clearinghouse, and certifies voting equipment, while also administering the National Voter Registration Form (Motor Voter).
Maine Sen. King says feds lack credibility, locals need role in ICE shooting investigation
Q: What changes should be made before these operations resume?
Require body cameras, remove masks to identify officers, increase training on traffic stops and use of force, and move away from quota-driven enforcement to prevent repeat tragedies.
Maine Sen. King says feds lack credibility, locals need role in ICE shooting investigation
Q: What do you understand actually transpired on the street of Biddeford, Maine on Monday?
The key point is that video evidence is missing, body cameras were not used, and we need a transparent investigation that includes state and local officials to establish what happened and ensure accountability.
Battleground state election officials respond to Trump's efforts to reshape voting process
Q: Secretary Fontes, how do you respond to the president's claim about non-citizens being registered to vote?
Fontes says the numbers are wrong and that while transparency about voter rolls is important, the administration should not misrepresent what the data shows.
The surprising role of conspiracy theories in the American Revolution
Q: But are you saying that's what the founders believed?
Yes, there were concerns and a conspiratorial framing among some founders about threats to liberty and self-government, though the idea of a single, unified plot is more nuanced.

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The program provides in-depth U.S. political coverage with live reporting, expert analysis, and host-led discussions. It consistently features White House reporters, Capitol Hill correspondents, and policy experts to unpack breaking events, elections, and governance. Notable strengths include a roster of high-caliber guests ranging from former officials to Democratic and Republican strategists, plus authors and researchers who illuminate data, law, and long-term institutional dynamics. The show often connects current headlines to broader policy implications and historical context, making it useful for listeners who want nuance beyond soundbites. Its distinctive angle is blending sharp journalism with institutional insight from guests across... more

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