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Received — 11 June 2026 PBS NewsHour - The Latest

Pulte unqualified for DNI role, but FISA must be extended, Rep. McCaul says

10 June 2026 at 23:40
Friday is the deadline for Congress to reauthorize a key tool for collecting foreign intelligence. Critics on the left and the right argue that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is prone to abuse. Others say they won't back it until President Trump pulls his pick to oversee the intelligence community. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Republican Rep. Mike McCaul of Texas.

Survey reveals political and cultural factions shaping the midterms

A new report from the Pew Research Center says American politics are not as simple as red versus blue. Pew surveyed more than 10,000 people and split the public into nine distinct groups along political and cultural values. Despite a polarized political environment, the report finds a minority of Americans are truly all-in for either party. Amna Nawaz discussed the findings with Jocelyn Kiley.

Received — 9 June 2026 PBS NewsHour - The Latest

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's walkout from NBC interview

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Trump walking out under tough questioning on NBC's "Meet the Press," Democrats facing character questions ahead of a battleground Senate race, and the president's influence on the ballot in South Carolina.

What Iran and Israel's escalation means for efforts to end regional conflict

8 June 2026 at 23:50
For analysis on how the latest escalation in the Middle East will affect a host of issues in the region, Amna Nawaz speaks with Miad Maleki at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and David Makovsky at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Received — 6 June 2026 PBS NewsHour - The Latest

Why hiring surged in May despite economic strain from the Iran war

There was surprising strength in the latest U.S. jobs report. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, the third straight month of job gains. Overall, the labor market appears strong despite concerns about the Iran war, rising prices and artificial intelligence. Amna Nawaz speaks with Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, a multinational accounting and advisory firm, for more analysis.

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