Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/may-8-2026-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, U.S. strikes in the Strait of Hormuz once again raise questions about the ceasefire with Iran. The latest jobs report shows stronger than expected hiring despite economic strain from the Iran war. Virginia’s Supreme Court strikes down a voter-approved referendum in the nationwide redistricting fight. Plus, the FDA commissioner is on the ropes after months of turmoil. Listen to the Broadcast Subscribe to the Full Show Podcast Segments From This Episode U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers raise more questions over negotiations to end war 4 min What a stronger than expected jobs report tells us about the state of the economy 6 min News Wrap: Pentagon releases 'never-before-seen' UFO files on its website 6 min Virginia's Supreme Court tosses voter-approved redistricting plan in blow to Democrats 7 min Why FDA Commissioner Makary is on the ropes after months of turmoil 7 min New U.S. counterterror strategy focuses on drug cartels but omits right-wing extremism 8 min Brooks and Marcus on Virginia's major shakeup in the national redistricting battle 12 min Cyberattack on Canvas platform highlights vulnerabilities and risks for schools 7 min