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January 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2026 Episode 13 | 57m 46s

Tuesday on the News Hour, in the deadliest street protests since Iran's revolution, demonstrators face a ruthless crackdown while President Trump promises help is on the way. The Supreme Court hears a landmark case on whether transgender people can be banned from girls' and women's sports. Plus, survivors of alleged abuse by an Army doctor speak out publicly for the first time.

Aired: 01/12/26 | Expires: 02/12/26
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Extras
'It's the whole system': Survivors of alleged abuse by Army doctor demand accountability
How Denmark views Trump's threats to take over Greenland
DOJ prosecutors resign in protest over handling of ICE shooting investigation
News Wrap: Inflation mostly steady in December as prices rose 2.7% over previous year
Iran protesters face ruthless crackdown as Trump says help 'on its way'
A look at the legal and political fight over trans athletes as cases reach Supreme Court
Trump's intimidation of Fed's leadership threatens economic stability, Yellen says
News Wrap: Minnesota sues feds to stop immigration enforcement surge
Powell pushes back as Trump’s DOJ launches unprecedented investigation into Fed
Iran protests escalate as regime crackdown leaves more than 500 dead