PBS News Hour - Full Show December 12, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
Dec 13, 2025
Technology journalist Jacob Ward delves into President Trump's executive order on artificial intelligence, exploring its potential legal ramifications and the balance of power between federal and state regulations. Meanwhile, field reporter Leila Makhoul-Allen shares her firsthand account of settler violence in the West Bank, highlighting the devastating impact on Palestinian olive groves and local communities. Together, they shed light on critical issues at the intersection of technology and human rights.
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Epstein Photos Raise Questions, Not Charges
- Newly released images from Jeffrey Epstein's files show high-profile social connections but do not by themselves prove wrongdoing.
- Democrats released about 90 of an alleged 95,000 images to pressure transparency ahead of a Justice Department deadline.
Anticipate A Partial Epstein Release
- Expect the attorney general to withhold materials tied to ongoing investigations or victim identities under the new law.
- Prepare for a partial public release on the December 19th statutory deadline, not necessarily full transparency.
White House Seeks Federal AI Supremacy
- The executive order aims to preempt a patchwork of state AI rules by asserting federal supremacy and protecting U.S. competitiveness.
- Critics warn it may strip state protections and faces likely legal challenges from state attorneys general.