PBS News Hour - Full Show January 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Jan 23, 2026
President Trump announces a Board of Peace at Davos to revitalize Gaza, but skepticism looms from residents and diplomats. European leaders react to contentious remarks about Greenland, highlighting geopolitical tensions. Meanwhile, a massive winter storm threatens much of the U.S. with ice and snow. As immigration policies face scrutiny, former officials debate ICE tactics and public responses. The discussion also touches on the courts' role in checking executive power and Jafar Panahi's filmmaking under repression.
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Board Of Peace Sparks Mixed Global Response
- President Trump launched a global "Board of Peace" to oversee a ceasefire and rebuild Gaza, expanding its scope to other conflicts.
- The plan drew mixed international support and criticism for excluding Gazan representatives.
Grand Rebuild Plan Lacks Local Representation
- The board's $25 billion vision for Gaza included skyscrapers, 100,000 housing units, and 75 medical centers with a projected GDP boost by 2035.
- On-the-ground residents and Gaza representatives were not part of planning and expressed skepticism about reconstruction.
Greenland Talk Heightens Transatlantic Tensions
- Trump's Greenland remarks strained transatlantic ties but he later framed outcomes as increased U.S. military access and Arctic NATO presence.
- European leaders voiced offense and uncertainty over long-term U.S. intentions.