Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/april-22-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Wednesday on the News Hour... 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 from Uganda on the spike in disease-related deaths after the Trump administration slashed aid to countries around the world. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. talks remain uncertain 3 min Hormuz standoff the 'largest supply shock' ever experienced, says global energy expert 5 min News Wrap: Virginia voters approve new congressional map that could help Democrats 7 min RFK Jr. defends vaccine guidance changes and health spending cuts 9 min Deaths of Americans raise questions about U.S. operations against cartels in Mexico 6 min Uganda sees spike in disease-related deaths after elimination of USAID 7 min Election officials sound alarm over political interference in midterms 9 min National Park Foundation chief on protecting America's shared spaces 7 min