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October 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

October 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

October 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

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Haiti Deportation Crisis

FRONTLINE

Haiti Deportation Crisis

The rising fear of deportation for hundreds of thousands of Haitians who fled to the U.S.
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Breaking the Deadlock: How to Fix an Election

Breaking the Deadlock

Breaking the Deadlock: How to Fix an Election

Nine voices, one election crisis. How far would you go to defend democracy?
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Why allies view Trump’s America as 'Unreliable Boyfriend'

Compass Points from PBS News

Why allies view Trump’s America as 'Unreliable Boyfriend'

Why some U.S. allies view Trump’s America as an 'Unreliable Boyfriend'
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Doctors offer new ideas to prevent gun violence in America

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Doctors offer new ideas to prevent gun violence in America

Two doctors offer new ideas to prevent gun violence in America
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Full Episodes from PBS News
The Insurrection Act

Simple Civics

The Insurrection Act

Under normal circumstances, the US military is not allowed to perform domestic law enforcement.
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News Quiz
Is America Truly a Democracy?

Civics Made Easy

Is America Truly a Democracy?

Is the U.S. a democracy, a republic, or something else? Ben Sheehan uncovers the truth.
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