Thursday, February 19

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 18, 2026



Wednesday on the News Hour, as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in a landmark trial on the addictive nature of social media, we hear from a parent about the risks to kids. The U.S. says it will further reduce its troop presence in Syria after fighting ISIS there for the last decade. Plus, the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities creates uncertainties for teachers and students.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
Zuckerberg takes stand in social media addiction trial

Mother says social media built to addict children

U.S. cuts forces in Syria as new leader fights terror threat

Avalanche in Northern California kills at least 8 skiers

News Wrap: Bhattacharya to serve as acting head of CDC

Minnesota students face fallout of immigration crackdown

Sewage spill in Potomac becomes a political flashpoint

What the Texas primaries could reveal about the midterms

Ethan Hawke on his Oscar-nominated role in ‘Blue Moon’

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00:00 – Intro
02:44 – Social Media on Trial
07:50 – Mother says social media built to addict children
12:50 – Shifts in the Middle East
17:58 – Avalanche
20:58 – News Wrap
26:49 – Impact on Kids
35:01 – Dirty Waters
41:25 – Vote 2026
47:19 – Oscar Contender
54:56 – Goodnight

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