October 12, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
This PBS NewsHour episode covers the federal search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, Ukraine's dispute over Trump's energy ceasefire and Russian diesel deal, and Arizona voters' growing focus on water scarcity. The show also analyzes the competitive South Carolina Senate race, the impact of Elon Musk's massive political donations, and Michael Lewis's new book on federal workers resisting DOGE cuts.
Topics discussed
Federal agents search home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Legal analysis of the search warrant and political context
Headlines: Saudi airport strikes, Hurricane Isaias, DC trees, Erie shooting
News briefs: Paris market fire, R.J. Mitty death, Nobel Prize
Ukraine war update: Ceasefire disputes and new EU sanctions
Interview: Andrew Weiss on Trump's diesel deal and Ukraine policy
Arizona water crisis and its impact on the midterm race
Midterm election analysis: Cost of living, South Carolina, and Texas
Elon Musk's record-breaking political donations
Interview: Michael Lewis on 'Blockers' and the DOGE controversy
Smithsonian Latino Museum: Finding a home on the National Mall
Veterans' transition to civilian workforce and skill translation
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