PBS News Hour full episode, July 15, 2026
Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump’s nominees for Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence face contentious confirmation hearings. Reporting on the new Air Force One leads to concerns about press freedom after New York Times journalists are subpoenaed. Plus, law enforcement camera technology is helping solve crimes, but also raising questions about surveillance and privacy.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Blanche questioned on Jan. 6 cases and Epstein files
https://youtu.be/BLSAik9LpAI
Trump’s DNI nominee refuses to say who won 2020 election
https://youtu.be/q-4FIdyPNy4
News Wrap: Trump ends pause on ICE traffic stops
https://youtu.be/obud2rXaj20
Subpoenas over NYT report raise press freedom concerns
https://youtu.be/8JMvsY1g6gU
Police cameras help solve crimes, but spark privacy debate
https://youtu.be/6XoT63WWKh4
Lawmakers push to make daylight saving time permanent
https://youtu.be/LgFB5SpPu8E
Why fewer Americans are reading for pleasure
https://youtu.be/f0a2PnLzUQs
Daniel Umemezie on using his words to bridge worlds
https://youtu.be/PKlfUzhN7wY
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00:00 – Intro
02:20 – Contentious Hearing
07:40 – Spy Chief Hearing
15:50 – News Wrap
21:48 – Freedom of the Press
27:46 – Under Surveillance
35:01 – Daylight Saving
40:29 – Off the Books
48:16 – Writing the Future
54:50 – Goodnight
