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January 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2026 Episode 9 | 56m 44s

Friday on the News Hour, the latest jobs numbers show the economy growing at the slowest pace since the pandemic, and certain groups are taking the hardest hits. The wife of the woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis speaks out as fear ripples through the community, including its schools. Plus, Iran threatens a further crackdown on protests, despite President Trump's threat to intervene.

Aired: 01/08/26 | Expires: 02/08/26
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Extras
News Wrap: Chaotic weather system delays U.S. travelers
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the impact of Trump's push for the SAVE Act
Iranians share messages describing daily life under the shadow of war
Middle East experts discuss Trump’s pressure on NATO to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A Brief But Spectacular take on the signs of exploitation
Anti-Islamic rhetoric from GOP politicians sparks concerns over religious hatred
As Israel launches Lebanon ground operation, Trump asks allies to help reopen oil route
What Trump said about Iran's infrastructure and oil prices in call with PBS News
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