PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 21, 2026
Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump softens his threats to take Greenland and backpedals on tariffs against Europe. The Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's attempt to fire a member of the Federal Reserve in a critical test of the central bank's independence. Plus, St. Paul's mayor on unrest triggered by federal immigration raids, including the detention of a U.S. citizen.
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Trump backs down on threats against Greenland
https://youtu.be/8ZDPmzhsIkM
Greenland push addressed Arctic security, Heinrichs says
https://youtu.be/vPMAuQ-42lc
What's next for U.S., allies after Trump's Greenland demands
https://youtu.be/3ylLqFCvFMM
News Wrap: Much of U.S. bracing for 'expansive' winter storm
https://youtu.be/rff8d2h3kqE
Supreme Court hears case on Trump's attempt to control Fed
https://youtu.be/staHCstRnLE
St. Paul mayor responds to unrest triggered by ICE raids
https://youtu.be/c0bWQwwG1ZU
How the affordability crisis evolved since Trump's return
https://youtu.be/AOaHA9c5xAk
'Get in the Game' explores connections between art, sports
https://youtu.be/-RN3rLa_OPY
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00:00 - Intro
2:00 - Transatlantic Tensions
06:31 - Greenland push addressed Arctic security, Heinrichs says
11:53 - What's next for U.S., allies after Trump's Greenland demands
19:45 - News Wrap
26:08 - Trump v. The Fed
34:41 - ICE Surge
42:10 - One Year In: Affordability
49:00 - Get in the Game
54:54 - Online + Goodnight
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