September 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
PBS News Hour covers CNN, MS Now, and Politico suing the Trump administration after being banned from the White House, alongside a report on how abortion drug restrictions hinder treatment for uterine fibroids and endometriosis. The episode also features a political analysis of Republican dissent and midterm spending, plus a conversation with war correspondent Scott Anderson on the shifting Middle East landscape and the impact of the US-Iran conflict.
Topics discussed
Intro: News outlets sue Trump admin over press ban
President's defense and the lawsuit details
Impact on coverage and the TV press pool
PBS News statement and pool mechanics
CPJ CEO on 1st Amendment and legal precedent
Press solidarity and future implications
Other headlines: FAA, Paramount, and Ukraine
Houthi airstrikes, Austin shooting, and markets
Mifepristone restrictions and women's health
Treating fibroids and endometriosis with abortion drugs
Global access to medication and patient stories
Sponsor break
Tamara Keith on the press ban and political fallout
Republican dissent and midterm dynamics
Midterm ad spending and battleground strategies
Scott Anderson on Middle East shifts and US power
Book promotion and transition
Hamas hostage concert and community healing
Innovative suits helping injured penguins heal
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