Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/april-17-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Friday on the News Hour... Friday on the News Hour, the ceasefire holds in Lebanon, but questions remain about the future of the wider war as Iran claims it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Americans' overall health faces an uncertain future as the cost of care rises. Plus, a former Kennedy Center staffer speaks out about what he calls the chaos and cronyism at the institution after President Trump took control. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode After weeks of fighting, ceasefire sparks cautious celebration in Lebanon 7 min Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery remains uncertain 5 min News Wrap: Senate approves short-term renewal of FISA surveillance program 5 min How Trump's recent actions are affecting his support among young voters 5 min One in three Americans forced to make financial sacrifices for health coverage 10 min Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges chaos and cronyism under Trump leadership 8 min Brooks and Capehart on Trump and Vance clashing with Pope Leo 11 min