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Received — 18 October 2026 ⏭ PBS NewsHour - The Latest

Latino voters helped put Trump back in the White House. What's their next move?

The path to a U.S. House majority runs through heavily Latino districts in states such as Arizona, Colorado and Texas, where Democrats are counting on disaffected Trump supporters to swing back their way.

Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance

This tour is intended to promote U.S. economic and security ties with Central and South Asia. But it has only tangential links to the Trump administration's current main foreign policy dilemmas in the Middle East and with the Russia-Ukraine war.

Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks

18 October 2026 at 20:22
The Houthis have repeatedly attacked airports and oil infrastructure across the kingdom with drones and missiles that can change direction during flight, posing a challenge to interceptors.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

"Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable," Macron said in a televised address to the nation.

Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu

18 October 2026 at 18:13
The attack on Heidi Levine and Palestinians during the sensitive olive harvest again highlights the rampant settler violence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed on a small number of troublemakers.

Trump says he will close historic D.C. golf course for 15 months of renovations

A judge last week, however, ordered a halt to his redevelopment plans until at least Oct. 26 after scolding the government for starting a large-scale tree removal at the course over a holiday weekend while providing little notice to the court or the plaintiffs trying to stop the makeover.

Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

"Now that this delicate phase is behind me, I will gradually resume my activities, always with God's help and your prayers," Leo said, his voice sounding strong four days after the lower lobe of his right lung was removed.

Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall

The string of sharp queries, some from voters who said they had supported him and President Donald Trump, previewed the rocky path Vance may face trying to answer for the administration's record if he runs for president himself in 2028.

The Republican governor candidates walking back some of their abortion stances

17 October 2026 at 22:23
The candidates' retreat suggests that, even as reproductive rights fade from the national spotlight and polls show voters are far more likely to prioritize cost-of-living concerns, the political ramifications of pushing for new abortion restrictions remain substantial.

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