September 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
Iran’s president defies U.S. threats at the UN, while a federal court hears arguments on the White House ban of three news outlets. President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit focused on AI and trade, as polls show Democrats gaining ground ahead of midterms. Former Kansas Governor Bill Graves endorses a Democrat, and Moldova’s PM discusses Russian drone threats. The episode also covers rising costs threatening the viability of American family farms.
Topics discussed
News Hour introduction and headlines
Iranian President's defiant speech at the UN
Rubio on Iran talks and Putin's G20 invite
UN General Assembly AI meeting and warnings
Xi's arrival in Washington and AI export controls
State dinner attendees including tech leaders
Court hearing on ban of news organizations
FBI website outage and Hurricane Polo update
Garces Perez detention and Missouri map case
Dolly Parton estate legal dispute
Harvey Weinstein sentencing and appeal
Speed cubing record and midterm poll preview
Polling: Trump's impact on midterm elections
Interview: Bill Graves on endorsing Democrat
Interview: Moldova PM on Russian interference
Judy Woodruff: The future of family farming
Interview: Marlon James on his new novel
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