PBS News Hour - Full Show January 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Jan 8, 2026
Stephanie Sy, a correspondent covering California and domestic news, shares insights on the ongoing struggles of communities in Los Angeles as they rebuild a year after devastating wildfires. Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader, discusses the Minneapolis shooting by an ICE agent and underscores the need for thorough investigations and caution regarding U.S. actions in Venezuela. Republican Congressman Don Bacon offers a military perspective on the operation in Venezuela while emphasizing the importance of restoring legitimate leadership there.
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Video Sparks Local Outrage Over ICE Shooting
- Minneapolis residents and officials interpreted dashcam and bystander video as contradicting ICE's self-defense claim in a fatal shooting.
- The episode shows how federal enforcement escalations can spark immediate local outrage and protests.
Police Chief Calls For Transparency And Deescalation
- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara emphasized deescalation and called for a transparent investigation into the shooting.
- He urged officials to allow peaceful protest while preventing further community harm.
Training, Hiring And Context Matter In Use-Of-Force
- Former acting ICE director John Sanwak warned against rush judgments and flagged training, hiring, and shortened preparation as risk factors.
- He said videos raise questions but stressed investigations must establish distance, angles, and officer positioning.