On the Ground with U.N. Peacekeepers as Lebanon-Israel Mission Nears Its End
After nearly 50 years, the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon is ending as Israeli forces still occupy part of the territory. PBS gained rare access on the ground. Students explore what the withdrawal could mean for the region.
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Teach the Children Well: What Proposed Changes Could Mean for Head Start
For sixty years, Head Start has fed, cared for, and helped prepare millions of children for school. Now proposed federal changes could dismantle its signature standards. Explore the program's history and what's at stake for kids and families.
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Should AI Companies Be Allowed to 'Self-Regulate'?
Tech executives met with President Trump as researchers and lawmakers push for stronger AI safeguards. Trump says the U.S. can't afford to slow down and lose its lead over China. Students weigh whether AI companies should regulate themselves.
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Syrian Dancer Reflects on Escaping ISIS and Finding Freedom Through Ballet
Ahmad Joudeh is a ballet dancer of unusual grace and grit. He was born stateless in a Palestinian refugee camp in Damascus, Syria.
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AI, Trade, Iran and Taiwan Top Agenda at Trump-Xi Summit
Xi Jinping made his first trip to Washington in over a decade, meeting President Trump on trade, AI, Iran, and Taiwan. The two agreed to extend a trade truce. Students explore what's at stake in the U.S.-China relationship.
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What's Making the Texas Senate Race So Competitive
Texas has voted Republican for thirty years, but scandals in the GOP, rising prices, and fights over big tech are giving Democrats new hope in the Senate race. Students explore what could sway one of 2026's most-watched contests.
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Cuban Official on Trump's Threats as Tensions with U.S. Rise
As the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cuba, millions face blackouts and shortages. A Cuban official accuses the U.S. of inducing a humanitarian crisis, while Trump threatens a takeover. Students weigh the competing claims and the history behind them.
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Trump Pushes Back as AI Leaders Fuel Calls to Rein in Rapidly Advancing Technology
Anthropic's CEO says the AI industry should slow down, warning the technology is advancing dangerously fast. President Trump disagrees and opposes new regulation. Students explore the debate over who should govern AI, and why the experts don't agree.
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Understanding the Escalation Between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized islands in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and now control the country's west coast, a chokepoint for global shipping and oil. Saudi Arabia is asking the U.S. for help. Students explore why this narrow waterway matters so much.
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Comedian Jenny Yang Takes Act to Stages Inside Immigrant Grocery Stores
Comedian Jenny Yang is taking her stand-up act somewhere unexpected: immigrant grocery stores. As ICE raids weigh on those communities, she uses humor to bring people together. Students explore how art can respond to hard moments.
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