PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 19, 2026
Thursday on the News Hour, former Prince Andrew is arrested as part of the widening global fallout related to Jeffrey Epstein. Nations pledge billions of dollars to President Trump's so-called Board of Peace that promises to rebuild war-torn Gaza. Plus, South Korea's former president is handed a life sentence for imposing martial law.
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Ex-Prince Andrew arrested in fallout related to Epstein ties
https://youtu.be/P_PQSL_AAis
How the UK is reacting to ex-Prince Andrew's arrest
https://youtu.be/Eo-tC_mGNHw
Trump says U.S. will give $10 billion to Board of Peace
https://youtu.be/bL9RcSrLoF4
News Wrap: Palestinian-American killed by settlers
https://youtu.be/FOIBoJfNpHM
Ex-South Korean president sentenced to life in prison
https://youtu.be/PkXJVbCxvZ0
Trump focuses on affordability ahead of State of the Union
https://youtu.be/wFTVA_0mDDc
GOP Rep. McKenzie on Trump's economic, immigration policies
https://youtu.be/FPtI5F_YyjI
Why prediction markets are thriving – and facing scrutiny
https://youtu.be/F80iYxdYxnw
Lucinda Williams channels protest music era on new album
https://youtu.be/6NcnT13zWpc
A Brief But Spectacular take on embracing curiosity
https://youtu.be/aEt3oR2A1Bo
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00:00 - Intro
02:03 - Royal Arrest
06:25 - How the UK is reacting to ex-Prince Andrew's arrest
12:34 - Trump’s Board of Peace
16:22 - News Wrap
22:09 - Life Sentence
25:37 - Vote 2026
30:57 - High Stakes
37:28 - Prediction Markets
44:59 -Battle Cry
52:09 - Brief but Spectacular
55:10 - Goodnight
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