Episode Jul 23 July 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, Iran-backed Houthi rebels fire on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea, threatening yet another crucial shipping lane and causing oil prices to spike. President Trump shies away from pressuring China over his claims of election…
Nation Jul 23 News Wrap: Trump announces new tariffs on dozens of countries In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on dozens of countries starting the exact moment a prior round of tariffs is set to expire, tensions are running high in Madison, Wisconsin, following the fatal police…
Episode Jul 22 July 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump escalates threats against Iran as the bodies of four American soldiers killed in the war are returned. The United States and Saudi Arabia agree to a deal that would let the kingdom enrich…
Nation Jul 22 News Wrap: Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana In our news wrap Wednesday, Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on the coast of Louisiana about 40 miles east of New Orleans, this year's cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. is officially the worst on record and OpenAI says it's investigating…
Episode Jul 21 July 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on “The West Wing” and “Nurse Jackie.” She’s also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of…
Nation Jul 21 News Wrap: Gulf Coast prepares for Tropical Storm Bertha In our news wrap Tuesday, millions along the Gulf Coast are bracing for impacts from Tropical Storm Bertha, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy fired the commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces in the latest shake-up of his top military ranks and New Jersey's…
Episode Jul 20 July 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Monday on the News Hour, President Trump vows to make Iran pay for the killing of U.S. service members. Recent fatal shootings by ICE officers prompt questions about how they're recruited and trained. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu moves to…
Nation Jul 20 News Wrap: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's 7th prime minister in a decade In our news wrap Monday, Andy Burnham became Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in federal custody as they fight extradition to the UK where they face dozens of new rape and sex…
Nation Jul 20 Remembering PBS programming executive Sylvia Bugg The PBS family is mourning the passing of one of its own, Sylvia Bugg. Sylvia most recently served as chief programming executive and general manager for general audience programming. She was a dedicated and passionate leader, and a staunch supporter…
Episode Jul 17 July 17, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Friday on the News Hour, President Trump tries to sow doubt in the election process, but documents he points to as evidence fail to back up his claims. Amid widespread destruction, Gazans find a way to watch the World Cup,…