PBS News Hour full episode, May 21, 2026
Thursday on the News Hour, some Congressional Republicans show a willingness to break with President Trump over concerns about funding for his proposed ballroom and “anti-weaponization fund.” The Democratic Party releases the long-awaited autopsy report of its 2024 election defeat. Plus, New Mexico’s secretary of state discusses a new law barring armed federal personnel from polling places.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
GOP senators break with Trump over ‘anti-weaponization fund’
https://youtu.be/lUwi6bGdBAM
News Wrap: Arts commission approves design of Trump’s arch
https://youtu.be/yTOwVwr2tdY
Democratic strategist breaks down 2024 election autopsy
https://youtu.be/_UsaJYDQhoM
Baltics in crossfire of Ukrainian drones, Russian targets
https://youtu.be/f9CvvhsHbkI
New Mexico law bars armed federal agents at polls
https://youtu.be/OV2xKbqfah8
New book explores Stanford’s ties with Silicon Valley
https://youtu.be/CNryOSdyE94
What Colbert’s exit means for the future of late-night
https://youtu.be/8SqPEFqLTEY
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00:00 – Intro
02:14 – High Stakes
07:14 – News Wrap
14:50 – DNC Autopsy
21:26 – Drones & Nato
26:38 – Securing the Vote
33:38 – How to Rule the World
42:30 – Late Night Shift
51:58 – Compass Points promo
54:55 – Goodnight