PBS News Hour full episode, Nov. 5, 2026
Thursday on the News Hour, the Democratic majority in the House gives them control over powerful committees that could investigate the president’s family business dealings. World leaders hold their breath as election results force President Trump to reevaluate his next move in Iran. Plus, state governments tighten their grip on what can be taught at public universities.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
A look at the midterm races that remain undecided
https://youtu.be/P_TkHv3wBUM
News Wrap: Head of DOJ’s civil rights division resigns
https://youtu.be/w6zQpPMnONc
After election, leaders await Trump’s next move in Iran
https://youtu.be/2zmrMMAIRyw
Rep. Garcia: Democrats have mandate to pursue accountability
https://youtu.be/bCEoWg8jWyU
Newsom plans to commute all of California’s death sentences
https://youtu.be/b-MUbRAp9eA
South Sudan strained by refugee influx and foreign aid cuts
https://youtu.be/UYtSr85HGo0
States seek greater control over what universities can teach
https://youtu.be/hwxP9pDs8IQ
D.L. Hughley joins Geoff Bennett on ‘Settle In’
https://youtu.be/jBe7HmLvDOo
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00:00 – INTRO
02:49 – Seismic Shift
10:00 – News Wrap
16:48 – World Reacts
22:49 – Democratic Agenda
29:51 – Commuting Death Row
34:28 – Cuts & Consequences
41:01 – Rethinking College
50:39 – Settle-In
54:37 – Goodnight
