Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/march-18-2026-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, Israel kills another top Iranian official as lawmakers on Capitol Hill question intelligence officials about the reasons for starting the war. The nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, testifies in his confirmation hearing. Plus, migrants in Lebanon are once again caught in limbo as the regional war escalates. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode Americans divided on nation's history as 250th anniversary nears 8 min Investigation uncovers sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez 7 min Cuba's economic and energy crisis worsens as Trump threatens action 7 min Migrants in Lebanon displaced again as Mideast conflict escalates 6 min Mullin grilled on past remarks in tense DHS confirmation hearing 5 min News Wrap: U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company 6 min Trump has 'no plan' on how to end Iran war, Sen. Murphy says 7 min Lawmakers press U.S. intelligence officials on Iran war as new strikes jolt oil markets 5 min