# PBS News Hour full episode, Nov. 5, 2026

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Thursday on the News Hour, the Democratic majority in the House gives them control over powerful committees that could investigate the president's family business dealings. World leaders hold their breath as election results force President Trump to reevaluate his next move in Iran. Plus, state governments tighten their grip on what can be taught at public universities.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS: A look at the midterm races that remain undecided https://youtu.be/P_TkHv3wBUM News Wrap: Head of DOJ's civil rights division resigns https://youtu.be/w6zQpPMnONc After election, leaders await Trump's next move in Iran https://youtu.be/2zmrMMAIRyw Rep. Garcia: Democrats have mandate to pursue accountability https://youtu.be/bCEoWg8jWyU Newsom plans to commute all of California's death sentences https://youtu.be/b-MUbRAp9eA South Sudan strained by refugee influx and foreign aid cuts https://youtu.be/UYtSr85HGo0 States seek greater control over what universities can teach https://youtu.be/hwxP9pDs8IQ D.L. Hughley joins Geoff Bennett on 'Settle In' https://youtu.be/jBe7HmLvDOo

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00:00 - INTRO 02:49 - Seismic Shift 10:00 - News Wrap 16:48 - World Reacts 22:49 - Democratic Agenda 29:51 - Commuting Death Row 34:28 - Cuts & Consequences 41:01…

- What it is: Full episode
- Series: [Full episodes from PBS NewsHour](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/library/rights-holders/series/91160d7f0c3f)
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- Length: 57 min
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