PBS News Hour full episode, June 2, 2026
Tuesday on the News Hour, Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence despite having no background in intelligence. Ukraine works to gain battlefield momentum after years of stalemate against Russia. How the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is affecting colleges and students. Plus, why Sting continues to push himself in new creative directions.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Who is Bill Pulte, Trump’s pick for acting spy chief?
https://youtu.be/5aF9zrRke-8
DOJ scraps Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ after pushback
https://youtu.be/Mlz7QiiOPCU
News Wrap: Rubio tells Congress that Iran talks continue
https://youtu.be/3iLK7pr8o38
Ukraine seeks edge against Russian invasion with innovation
https://youtu.be/RQqEzSw_qiw
The toll of Trump’s deportation campaign on college students
https://youtu.be/PAg-mvS6KKo
Why Sting continues to push his artistry into new forms
https://youtu.be/mAlcTZaH3q8
The ripple effects of extremism on a small American town
https://youtu.be/QkWWyA1GN9c
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00:00 – Intro
02:35 – Controversial Pick
07:07 – High Stakes
12:06 – News Wrap
16:59 – Russian Invasion
24:33 – Rethinking College
32:56 – Returning to his Roots
43:06 – Walking Man
49:57 – Settle-In
54:29 – Online + Goodnight
