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PBS News Hour

PBS NewsHour full episode Dec. 16, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 3510 | 53m 52s

Friday on the NewsHour, President Obama gives what is expected to be his final press conference. Also: President-elect Trump thanks his black voters, Aleppo evacuations halt amid violence, why black lung disease is becoming more common, the rise of Italy’s far-right party, the political analysis of Shields and Ponnuru, publishing poetry, how to listen better and TSA’s rock star Instagram.

Aired: 12/15/16 | Expires: 01/15/17
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
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Frustrations grow at airports as DHS shutdown strains TSA
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Mamdani on his bold agenda and working with Trump
Zohran Mamdani on his bold agenda, tackling Islamophobia and working with Trump
Clip: S2026 E61 | 11:26
Watch • 9:08
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Trump promised a boom, but factory jobs continue to decline
Trump promised a manufacturing boom, but factory jobs continue to decline
Clip: S2026 E61 | 9:08
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump struggling with fallout of war
Brooks and Capehart on Trump struggling to contain economic fallout of Iran war
Clip: S2026 E61 | 10:02
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David Hill joins Geoff Bennett on 'Settle In'
David Hill and Geoff Bennett discuss the business of sports betting on 'Settle In'
Clip: S2026 E61 | 3:07
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Watch • 5:57
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As oil attacks continue, Trump says Iran is ‘finished'
As attacks on oil sites continue, Trump dismisses ceasefire, says Iran is ‘finished'
Clip: S2026 E61 | 5:57
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News Wrap: DHS funding deadlock shows no signs of ending
News Wrap: Deadlock over DHS funding shows no signs of ending
Clip: S2026 E61 | 5:41
Watch • 8:57
PBS News Hour
Mother of man killed by immigration agent demands justice
'He took my son's life for nothing,' says mother of man killed by immigration agent
Clip: S2026 E60 | 8:57
Watch • 5:00
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: California seeks to rename César Chavez Day
News Wrap: California seeks to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse revelation
Clip: S2026 E60 | 5:00