World Apr 27 News Wrap: King Charles arrives in Washington for state visit In our news wrap Monday, King Charles arrived at the White House as he kicked off a state visit marking the 250th anniversary of America's independence from Britain, the fight over redistricting gained steam with Florida Gov. DeSantis unveiling a…
Episode Apr 24 April 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode These are not the best of times for President Trump or his party. His boundary-pushing, foreign adventurism and bluster may make November a very difficult month for Republicans. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Annie Linskey of The Wall Street Journal, Seung…
Politics Apr 24 News Wrap: DOJ drops criminal probe into Jerome Powell In our news wrap Friday, the Justice Department is dropping its criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's executive order banning asylum claims at the U.S. southern border is illegal and…
Episode Apr 23 April 23, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Thursday on the News Hour, tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran seizes ships and President Trump orders attacks on vessels laying mines. The federal government reclassifies marijuana, changing the way it's regulated and researched. Plus, we report…
Nation Apr 23 News Wrap: Wildfires threaten homes in southern Georgia In our news wrap Thursday, hundreds in Georgia have fled their homes as wildfires threaten areas in the southern part of the state, Warner Bros. shareholders voted to approve the company's $81 billion sale to Paramount and the European Union…
Episode Apr 22 April 22, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Wednesday on the News Hour, Iran attacks multiple ships near the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to end the war and reopen the crucial shipping lane. Health Secretary Kennedy defends his controversial changes, including to vaccine recommendations. Plus, we report…
Politics Apr 22 News Wrap: Virginia voters approve new congressional map that could help Democrats In our news wrap Wednesday, Democrats are celebrating a win in Virginia, where voters approved a plan to redraw the state's congressional map in a way that could help them pick up four seats in the midterms, the Supreme Court…
Episode Apr 21 April 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Tuesday on the News Hour, President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran and keeps the naval blockade in place as the two sides remain far apart on terms for ending the war. Trump's pick to head the Federal Reserve faces…
Politics Apr 21 News Wrap: DOJ announces criminal charges against Southern Poverty Law Center In our news wrap Tuesday, the Justice Department announced criminal charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups, the Pentagon revealed details about its $1.5 trillion budget request and Defense Secretary…
Episode Apr 20 April 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode Monday on the News Hour, a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran hangs in limbo after the U.S. attacked and boarded an Iranian ship as part of its naval blockade. Eight children are killed in a…