PBS News Hour full episode, Oct. 12, 2026
Monday on the News Hour, federal agents search the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, raising questions ahead of the midterms. Ukraine disputes President Trump’s claim of an energy ceasefire, as pressure mounts to reverse a diesel deal with Russia. Plus, while the economy remains the top issue for most of the country, Arizona voters focus on access to water in their drought-stricken state.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Rep. Omar alleges political intimidation after home search
https://youtu.be/t9dxL91HWMs
News Wrap: Houthi strikes kill 13 at Riyadh airport
https://youtu.be/rU490PgRtLg
Ukraine disputes ceasefire as Trump’s diesel deal draws fire
https://youtu.be/YxTMDzLgEo4
Water access becomes top election issue for Arizona voters
https://youtu.be/VoGBMW58dgU
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP’s midterm vulnerability
https://youtu.be/7cke7tBW7nE
‘Blockers’ highlights government workers who resisted DOGE
https://youtu.be/0u8kvjGih8Y
Smithsonian’s American Latino museum finds permanent home
https://youtu.be/2X8SVdiGDoE
A Brief But Spectacular take on giving veterans a chance
https://youtu.be/kOf45TAne1w
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00:00- Introduction
02:35- Rep. Omar alleges political intimidation after home search
08:27- News Wrap: Houthi strikes kill 13 at Riyadh airport
13:47- Ukraine disputes ceasefire as Trump’s diesel deal draws fire
24:30- Water access becomes top election issue for Arizona voters
29:22- Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP’s midterm vulnerability
37:44- ‘Blockers’ highlights government workers who resisted DOGE
45:43- Smithsonian’s American Latino museum finds permanent home
51:34- A Brief But Spectacular take on giving veterans a chance
