PBS News Hour full episode, Sept. 16, 2026

Wednesday Wednesday on the News Hour, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time in three years to combat surging energy costs. We sit down with Cuba's deputy foreign minister to discuss rising tensions with the U.S., including President Trump's threats to invade. Plus, after decades of restoration, a medieval Greek palace reopens to the public.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Economist: Rate hike a reassuring sign Fed is independent
https://youtu.be/ukn-T5C7B1o 
How nearly 7 months of war have changed daily life in Iran
https://youtu.be/7cXv8nfcc84 
News Wrap: Johnson recesses House early
https://youtu.be/FxFSoOt9-Tk 
Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise
https://youtu.be/gWI_IJw77UE 
North Carolina gives Dems chance to flip GOP Senate seat
https://youtu.be/pys9CtHvWP8 
Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate 
https://youtu.be/AEJzqxQmuxo 
The fallout over Macklemore's exit from Ed Sheeran’s tour
https://youtu.be/W1i_WyMMdGQ 
Restored Greek palace offers blueprint for preserving sites
https://youtu.be/slV82yL2_BE

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00:00 - INTRO
02:12 - Rate Hike
09:07 - War with Iran
15:27 - News Wrap
21:32 - Cuba Tensions
32:40 - North Carolina gives Dems chance to flip GOP Senate seat
35:48 - Where things stand in the battle for control of the Senate 
41:12 - Politics of Performance
47:14 - Ancient Treasure
53:47 - Goodnight