October 16, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
This episode covers the investigation into a deadly school shooting in Bend, Oregon, where a 16-year-old was killed by a bystander after killing four people. The show also examines the competitive Alaska Senate race, with President Trump visiting to rally support amid rising fuel costs. Additionally, Kerry Kennedy discusses her new book on her mother, Ethel Kennedy, while addressing recent political controversies involving the Kennedy name. The broadcast concludes with analysis of President Trump’s shifting stance on Ukraine and the rapid departure of White House Press Secretary Katie Zacha…
Topics discussed
NewsHour introduction and segment previews
Bend, Oregon school shooting investigation and response
Expert analysis on school safety and gun access
California wildfires and West Bank violence updates
Russia-Ukraine war, Pope Leo, and market recap
Fact-checking Trump's rally claims on immigration and elections
Alaska Senate race and rising energy costs
Kerry Kennedy on her mother's legacy and current politics
Analysis of White House press secretary exit and Ukraine policy
Exhibition on Black women in Shakespeare at Folger Library
Texas Senate race analysis and upcoming programs
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