PBS News Hour full episode, May 12, 2026
Tuesday on the News Hour, Defense Secretary Hegseth faces scrutiny over how much the war with Iran is costing Americans. As President Trump departs for China, what the meeting between leaders of the world’s two largest economies could mean for businesses. Plus, Louisiana Republicans rush to redraw congressional districts after the Supreme Court wiped out key provisions in the Voting Rights Act.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Hegseth grilled over direction and cost of Iran war
https://youtu.be/V8ewBxePqdU
Inflation could stay high for rest of year, economist warns
https://youtu.be/-r-39GWSSrs
What’s at stake as Trump heads to China for talks with Xi
https://youtu.be/CpENIK3XK9s
News Wrap: FDA head Marty Makary resigning
https://youtu.be/l0GvalMZDi8
Louisiana map ignites debate over race and representation
https://youtu.be/DZ_1EgQkQT4
Ukrainian city faces threat of 2nd Russian occupation
https://youtu.be/9sWUa05yFsw
Students question college as costs rise and AI impacts jobs
https://youtu.be/n6CnTEVt0zE
Helen Zoe Veit and Amna Nawaz discuss picky eaters on ‘Settle In’
https://youtu.be/ojfP-kcztxw
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00:00- Introduction
02:24- Hegseth grilled over direction and cost of Iran war
07:05- Inflation could stay high for rest of year, economist warns
12:25- What’s at stake as Trump heads to China for talks with Xi
12:57- News Wrap: FDA head Marty Makary resigning
24:51- Louisiana map ignites debate over race and representation
32:59- Ukrainian city faces threat of 2nd Russian occupation
40:53- Students question college as costs rise and AI impacts jobs
50:03- Helen Zoe Veit and Amna Nawaz discuss picky eaters on ‘Settle In’