PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 20, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, after the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's global tariffs, he pledges to keep most of them in place through other means. In the midst of a military buildup, the U.S. considers a limited strike on Iran, but many fear this could lead to an all-out war. Plus, the EPA loosens restrictions on coal-burning power plants, allowing emissions of hazardous pollutants. WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS: Why the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs https://youtu.be/8dqx71O2EvE What's next for consumers after Supreme Court tariff ruling https://youtu.be/jR_57kMmoAA Business owner who challenged tariffs responds to ruling https://youtu.be/uDnr99bYS2U Trump suggests limited strikes to push Iran to nuclear deal https://youtu.be/RpgB63jNH58 News Wrap: Ex-prince's former home searched after arrest https://youtu.be/pKGoYXJKgZI EPA rollbacks could raise health care costs, advocates warn https://youtu.be/xftmbGV2g_o Wyoming Gov. Gordon on tariffs, energy and the environment https://youtu.be/ammVh2gNe5E Brooks and Capehart on tariff ruling and Trump's attacks https://youtu.be/qRr2SJzNy4k Palestinians in Gaza observe Ramadan amid destruction https://youtu.be/JyOzymXu2kg Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbsnews X: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newshour Facebook: http://www.pbs.org/newshour 00:00 - Intro 02:25 - Why the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs 08:15 - What's next for consumers after Supreme Court tariff ruling 13:34 - Business owner who challenged tariffs responds to ruling 18:07 - On the Brink 22:12 - News Wrap 29:16 - Changing Rules 34:48 - One on One 41:19 - Brooks & Capehart 51:07 - Ramadan in Gaza 54:40 - Goodnight