November 26, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

A year of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has destroyed many lives and livelihoods, including those of Syrian refugees sheltering in Lebanon. That led to a steady flow of refugees trying to return to Syria. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports on the people desperate to cross the border.

In the final weeks of this Congress, Democrats are making a push to confirm a number of President Joe Biden's judicial nominees. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.

After the election, there was a spike in incidents involving neo-Nazi marches and racist and hateful messages sent online, stoking fear for residents in several states across the country. Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans in at least 25 states have been subjected to racist text messages telling them to report to a plantation to pick cotton. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Race Matters.

President-elect Trump is wasting no time when it comes to making good on his promise to impose tariffs on foreign nations. He announced he would slap major new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on his first day in office. The economic consequences of the tariffs could be enormous, involving multiple industries, goods and groceries. William Brangham discussed more with economist Mary Lovely.

In our news wrap Tuesday, G7 foreign ministers renewed their "unwavering" support for Ukraine, at least six people have died in Pakistan during violent clashes between security forces and protesters who are seeking the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison and a new Biden administration proposal would cover the cost of popular weight-loss drugs through Medicare or Medicaid.

For the first time in nearly 14 months, the guns along the Israel-Lebanon border are set to fall silent. The Israeli security cabinet approved a cease-fire and Lebanon's government says it will ensure Hezbollah abides by the deal. Nick Schifrin discussed the developments with Randa Slim of the Middle East Institute and Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment.