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February 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2026 Episode 38 | 57m 46s

Tuesday on the News Hour, how the Trump administration is not only changing recommendations for existing vaccines, but also creating barriers to developing new ones. Repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure leave millions to face cold temperatures without power. Plus, remembering civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who spent decades advocating for the poor and confronting injustice.

Aired: 02/16/26 | Expires: 03/19/26
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Extras
A look at Jesse Jackson's decades of civil rights advocacy
Andrew Young reflects on friendship and partnership with Jesse Jackson
After Colbert says CBS blocked interview, FCC commissioner weighs in on 'equal time'
Namwali Serpell celebrates Toni Morrison's literary genius in 'On Morrison'
How Trump and Bondi transformed the DOJ to push his agenda and challenge detractors
Ukrainians face brutal cold without heat after Russian attacks on energy grid
News Wrap: U.S. says progress made in indirect talks on Iran's nuclear program
U.S. rejection of new mRNA flu vaccine 'sends chills,' epidemiologist says
Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career
Gold and heartbreak: How Team USA is faring at the Winter Olympics