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PBS News Hour full episode, Nov. 5, 2026

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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

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