PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 2, 2026

Monday on the News Hour, the latest batch of Epstein files raises concerns about the Justice Department’s handling of sensitive information. The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopens, but only a small number of Gaza’s sick and wounded are allowed to leave. Plus, the Studio Museum in Harlem reopens in a larger space showcasing the history of Black artists. WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS: What to know about Epstein’s ties with prominent figures https://youtu.be/Ys81iJlsI-g Former prosecutor analyzes legal issues over Epstein files https://youtu.be/XFq6xtHceZ8 Few of Gaza’s medical evacuees leave through Rafah crossing https://youtu.be/DxQZ4p55iLk News Wrap: Trump pushes House to pass funding package https://youtu.be/xrLV5F-emDA Trump announces controversial closure of Kennedy Center https://youtu.be/U9tonVAtUug Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on GOP’s shrinking House margin https://youtu.be/JavSMuIcg_s Doctoral student held hostage in Iraq shares harrowing story https://youtu.be/rOamqLnQGlU The Studio Museum in Harlem showcases history of Black art https://youtu.be/yuMF0E6CmHk 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 02:24 - What to know about Epstein’s ties with prominent figures 07:05 - Former prosecutor analyzes legal issues over Epstein files 14:47 - War in the Holy Land 18:05 - News Wrap 24:50 - Controversial Closure 31:37 - Political Stakes 38:05 - Hostage Story 47:21 - Art in Harlem 55:18 - Goodnight