PBS News Hour - Full Show January 8, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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Jan 9, 2026 
Join Juliette Kayyem, a Harvard Kennedy School scholar with deep insights into homeland security, as she tackles the controversial ICE shooting incident and de-escalation tactics. U.S. Senator Alyssa Slotkin, a former CIA officer, shares her views on U.S. actions in Venezuela and the importance of congressional oversight. Meanwhile, Rep. Ryan Zinke offers a Republican take on military authority concerning Venezuela and the potential for political shifts as the U.S. reevaluates its foreign policy.
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De-Escalation Should Be The Default
- Video of the ICE shooting raised major concerns about tactics and de-escalation in federal operations.
- Juliette Kayyem says law enforcement training treats force as a dimmer to be reduced, not an on/off switch.
Enforcement Surges Heighten Community Tension
- Local communities view federal ICE surges as targeting immigrant groups and escalating tensions near schools.
- Fred DeSam Lazaro reports protesters and officials in Minneapolis fear intensified enforcement will continue.
Let Investigations Run Independently
- Avoid pre-judging investigations when federal leaders publicly declare outcomes.
- Allow concurrent state and federal probes to proceed to preserve objectivity, Kayyem recommends implicitly by criticizing early narratives.