PBS News Hour - Full Show January 15, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Jan 16, 2026
Protests erupt in Minnesota as the president considers military intervention over immigration policies. A Venezuelan opposition leader's pivotal meeting sparks hope for her country’s future. The tragic death of a Black midwife raises urgent questions about maternal health disparities. Tensions mount in Greenland as US troop deployments concern locals. Meanwhile, NCAA faces a scandal with game-fixing allegations, and the NASA crew completes its first medical evacuation successfully.
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Federal Crackdown Could Be Pretext For Troop Use
- The Trump administration may be using ICE operations as a pretext to justify deploying military forces domestically.
- Elizabeth Goyteen warns invoking the Insurrection Act here would enable, not quell, federal-created chaos.
Challenge Troop Deployments In Court
- If the president invokes the Insurrection Act, governors and states should prepare legal challenges.
- Courts can enjoin troop deployments and argue Posse Comitatus violations to check federal overreach.
Systemic Causes Drive Black Maternal Mortality
- Black women face much higher pregnancy-related mortality due to systemic factors and 'weathering' from chronic stress and racism.
- Experts say integrating midwives and standardized care can improve outcomes for everyone.