PBS News Hour full episode, May 15, 2026
Friday on the News Hour, questions about the future of U.S.-China relations remain following the pomp and circumstance of President Trump’s visit to Beijing. As Jerome Powell ends his tenure as chair of the Federal Reserve, a look at the legacy he leaves behind. Plus, artificial intelligence supercharges scams aimed at older Americans, costing seniors billions with hyper-realistic voice cloning.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Trump, Xi tout strategic stability but key questions remain
https://youtu.be/uWLjQkwG7_4
Ex-ambassador: Trump’s praise of Xi made U.S. look weak
https://youtu.be/k3GTbzdZo2E
News Wrap: Colorado governor commuting Tina Peters’ sentence
https://youtu.be/rllJYQZSaic
Jerome Powell’s impact and legacy at the Federal Reserve
https://youtu.be/zsKQguMjkxk
Primary challenge to Sen. Cassidy tests Trump’s grip on GOP
https://youtu.be/_af9GcISQqE
Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s trip to China
https://youtu.be/F5FnftPemxs
How to recognize and block AI-powered scam attempts
https://youtu.be/5odzqpLMWPs
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00:00- Introduction
02:21- Trump, Xi tout strategic stability but key questions remain
07:30- Ex-ambassador: Trump’s praise of Xi made U.S. look weak
13:57- News Wrap: Colorado governor commuting Tina Peters’ sentence
20:32- Jerome Powell’s impact and legacy at the Federal Reserve
28:16- Primary challenge to Sen. Cassidy tests Trump’s grip on GOP
35:14- Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s trip to China
45:26- How to recognize and block AI-powered scam attempts
