Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/april-29-2026-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, a Supreme Court decision weakens the Voting Rights Act. Hegseth and other Pentagon officials face congressional scrutiny for the first time since the start of the Iran war. What’s still stopping Congress from agreeing on Homeland Security funding. Plus, Judy Woodruff examines how Americans are celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary in their local communities. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode How the Supreme Court's Louisiana districting decision weakens the Voting Rights Act 11 min Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war 6 min News Wrap: Comey denies wrongdoing as he appears in court over new indictment 6 min Why Congress is at an impasse over DHS funding and other critical bills 4 min Powell says he will stay on Fed board after chair term ends, addressing Trump's attacks 5 min How upcoming tariff refunds may affect U.S. businesses and consumers 7 min The local communities hoping America's 250th birthday will help bridge divides 9 min What it takes to create the perfect pitch for the World Cup 4 min