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Brooks and Capehart on GOP lawmakers’ defiance of Trump

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including Republican defiance of President Donald Trump and fresh scandals in a key Senate race.  

Putin rejects Ukraine’s call for direct talks to end war

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is accusing Russia of choosing war over peace, after Russian President Putin rejected his request for an in-person meeting. Putin spoke at an annual economic forum in St. Petersburg, a city on edge after several Ukrainian...

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 6/5/26

Full Washington Week with the Atlantic broadcast from June 5, 2026.  

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in...

June 5, 2026

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun sits down for an exclusive interview. He discusses the conflict with Israel and the future of his country. Reporter Kristen Holmes on the latest from the White House. Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. discusses celebrating America's...

Matsui advances to November ballot in reelection bid for California House seat

Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., speaks during an election night event Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)Credit: AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) California Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui has advanced to the November ballot after facing a reelection...

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high. The World Food...

13-year-old arrested after shooting 17-year-old family member in Seattle, police say

A 13-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly shot a 17-year-old boy, who was his family member, police told the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO). The shooting happened last week in Seattle’s Rainier Valley neighborhood. The 13-year-old, accompanied by...

June 5, 2026 – PBS News Hour full episode

June 5, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode  

“Astronauts in Canoes:” Revisiting the Lewis & Clark Expedition

"Astronauts in canoes" is how one historian describes the legendary exploration team of Lewis and Clark, whose Corps of Discovery Expedition is one of the country's most renowned tales. Author Craig Fehrman takes a fresh look at the narrative...
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Ted Lasso returns at an important time for Apple TV

2026 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Apple TV. Apple's streaming service has built out an...
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