PBS News Hour

Episode 1

July 1, 2026

Wed, Jul 1, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, financial disclosures show President Trump making over $2 billion since returning to office, raising major questions about conflicts of interest. Venezuela continues the recovery from two earthquakes as the hope of finding survivors fades. Plus, one year after the Trump administration closed USAID, we speak to the agency's former administrator about the consequences.

Episode 2

July 2, 2026

Thu, Jul 2, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with a massive attack in retaliation for strikes against oil infrastructure. We speak with José Andrés about efforts to find and support Venezuelan earthquake survivors. Plus, 250 years after the Second Continental Congress declared independence, Judy Woodruff looks back on America's history from the place where it all started.

Episode 3

July 3, 2026

Fri, Jul 3, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, record-breaking heat bakes the central and eastern United States ahead of July Fourth celebrations. African soldiers lured by promises of high pay end up on the front lines of the war with Ukraine. One year since the deadly flood at Camp Mystic, two parents who lost their daughter remember her legacy. Plus, Judy Woodruff on the people and ideas that have shaped the U.S.

Episode 4

July 6, 2026

Mon, Jul 6, 2026

Monday on the News Hour, can NATO allies deliver on promises to up their military spending? A call from President Trump prompts FIFA to reconsider, then reverse the suspension of a Team USA star. Plus, the White House rolls out investment accounts for children, but questions remain about who they'll benefit most.

Episode 5

July 7, 2026

Tue, Jul 7, 2026

Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. launches new strikes against Iran as President Trump meets with NATO leaders in Turkey and pushes for more military spending. More Democrats call for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to step aside after he's accused of sexual assault. Plus, the Trump administration abandons a key tool for combating workplace discrimination.

Episode 6

July 8, 2026

Wed, Jul 8, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran over as the U.S. launches a second day of strikes, reigniting the war and prompting a spike in gas prices. An ICE agent kills a Mexican national in Houston in the latest deadly interaction with immigration enforcement. Plus, how the "Great American State Fair" politicized the nation's 250th birthday.

Episode 7

July 9, 2026

Thu, Jul 9, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, what the latest U.S. strikes on Iran mean for efforts to negotiate an end to the war. Democrats search for a replacement Senate candidate in Maine after sexual assault allegations force Graham Platner out. Plus, we speak with potential 2028 presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel about his warning to Israel that it can no longer expect "unconditional support" from the U.S.

Episode 8

July 10, 2026

Fri, Jul 10, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, a housing affordability bill is on track to become law without the president's signature. Trump fires members of a key election commission in his latest attempt to assert control over the voting process. Plus, an ongoing drought compounds problems for farmers already suffering from a shrinking Colorado River.

Episode 9

July 13, 2026

Mon, Jul 13, 2026

Monday on the News Hour, the U.S. reinstates its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after another round of strikes with Iran. South Carolina's governor selects Lindsey Graham's sister to serve out the rest of his term. We look back on the late Republican senator's life and career. Plus, the outbreak of an intestinal illness linked to certain produce is spreading. We break down what you need to know.

Episode 10

July 14, 2026

Tue, Jul 14, 2026

Tuesday on the News Hour, ICE suspends most vehicle stops after two fatal shootings by agents in recent days. The U.S. and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. Where the war and negotiations to end the conflict go from here. Plus, we speak with one of the independent election officials President Trump fired as part of his effort to exert greater control over how elections are run.

Episode 11

July 15, 2026

Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump's nominees for Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence face contentious confirmation hearings. Reporting on the new Air Force One leads to concerns about press freedom after New York Times journalists are subpoenaed. Plus, law enforcement camera technology is helping solve crimes, but also raising questions about surveillance and privacy.

Episode 12

July 16, 2026

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump is set to make election conspiracy theories a central focus of a primetime address tonight. A fact-check as he revisits the 2020 election. Smoke from wildfires in Canada blankets multiple states. Plus, state and federal lawmakers push for stronger guardrails on kids' use of artificial intelligence, but some advocates say blanket bans are missing the mark.

Episode 13

July 17, 2026

Fri, Jul 17, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, President Trump tries to sow doubt in the election process, but documents he points to as evidence fail to back up his claims. Amid widespread destruction, Gazans find a way to watch the World Cup, bringing brief moments of joy and hope. Plus, as Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" opens to rave reviews, a look at why the ancient story has enduring resonance.

Episode 14

July 20, 2026

Mon, Jul 20, 2026

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump vows to make Iran pay for the killing of U.S. service members. Recent fatal shootings by ICE officers prompt questions about how they're recruited and trained. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu moves to defy an order by Israel's highest court, raising concerns of a constitutional crisis ahead of upcoming elections.

Episode 15

July 21, 2026

Tue, Jul 21, 2026

Tuesday on the News Hour, Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on "The West Wing" and "Nurse Jackie." She's also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of American life. Now, she's doing something new: looking back at her own family history. Jeffrey Brown met with Smith in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Episode 16

July 22, 2026

Wed, Jul 22, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump escalates threats against Iran as the bodies of four American soldiers killed in the war are returned. The United States and Saudi Arabia agree to a deal that would let the kingdom enrich uranium for nuclear power, raising concerns about weaponization. Plus, a U.S. attorney fired after less than an hour on the job sues the Trump administration.

Episode 17

July 23, 2026

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, Iran-backed Houthi rebels fire on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea, threatening yet another crucial shipping lane and causing oil prices to spike. President Trump shies away from pressuring China over his claims of election interference. Plus, the FDA considers loosening restrictions on peptides, which have gained popularity thanks to influencers touting purported benefits.

Episode 18

July 24, 2026

Fri, Jul 24, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, the Trump administration again levies tariffs on trading partners, this time claiming it's trying to combat forced labor. One month after earthquakes hit Venezuela, a look at the shift from emergency response to long-term recovery. Plus, Ukraine reinvents the war supply chain by linking soldiers with manufacturers, including volunteers making weapons with 3D printers.

Episode 19

July 27, 2026

Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Monday on the News Hour, Seattle police search for another suspect after a deadly shooting at a crowded festival beneath the Space Needle. The weekend passes with no new U.S. attacks on Iran as experts worry about America's shrinking weapons supply. Plus, massive youth-led protests lead to the resignation of India's education minister, exposing cracks in the nation's government.

Episode 20

July 28, 2026

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Tuesday on the News Hour, what Ukraine's president and Israel's prime minister are hoping to accomplish with their trips to the U.S. Politicians and family members pay tribute to late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Plus, research shows abortion bans are worsening medical care during miscarriages and creating challenges for doctors.

Episode 21

July 29, 2026

Wed, Jul 29, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, Dr. Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth at a congressional hearing on the origins of the COVID virus. The U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed militias whom they accuse of targeting oil facilities. Plus, a look at why more single women are buying homes than ever before and outpacing single men.

Episode 22

July 30, 2026

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, U.S. attacks on Iran ramp up as the war expands across the region. How the Federal Reserve's new leadership is likely to respond to pressures on multiple fronts as the U.S. economy slows. Plus, Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.

Episode 23

July 31, 2026

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, the United States announces a deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli troops from Gaza, but implementing the agreement could prove an enormous challenge. Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spanish territory bordering Morocco. Plus, after five months of war, a look at how people inside Iran are viewing the ongoing conflict.

Episode 24

August 3, 2026

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

Monday on the News Hour, NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the Michigan Senate primary and the message Democrats are taking into the midterms, prosecutors dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism charges and President Trump's response.

Episode 25

August 4, 2026

Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Tuesday on the News Hour, a man suspected of starting a wildfire in Washington state is arrested as the blazes continue to rage. How AI is helping stop fires before they get out of control. Jeanine Pirro and President Trump are at odds over her decision to drop charges in the Reflecting Pool case. Plus, Trump offers paid early access to his social media posts, raising questions of insider trading.

Episode 26

August 5, 2026

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed defeats moderate Haley Stevens in Michigan's contentious Democratic Senate primary. A Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 17 and exposes major deficiencies in Ukraine's air defense systems. Plus, 150 years after the Battle of the Little Bighorn, we examine how the conflict reshaped government policy toward Indigenous people.

Episode 27

August 6, 2026

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, the Trump administration unveils plans to overhaul Head Start, scrapping many requirements for the early education program that serves low-income families. Safety concerns arise after a passenger plane was allowed to take off while the president's helicopter was flying nearby. Plus, Greece tries to combat deadly wildfires with a new satellite detection system.

Episode 28

August 7, 2026

Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, the U.S. jobs market unexpectedly stalls in July, raising new questions about the strength of the economy. Colombia's new president vows to fight his country's powerful drug traffickers with the help of the U.S. Plus, why so many in Maui are still stuck in limbo three years after the island's devastating wildfires.

Episode 29

August 10, 2026

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

Monday on the News Hour, Judy Woodruff has been speaking to a host of experts about the country's 250th anniversary for her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast. That includes conversations about the roles satire, national parks and music have played in our history. The latest episode looks at how American English evolved. As it turns out, there's one word that reveals a lot about the way we speak.

Episode 30

August 11, 2026

Tue, Aug 11, 2026

Tuesday on the News Hour, how President Trump secretly switched airplanes before departing Turkey last month over a security threat from Iran. The death toll rises and the search for survivors continues in the wake of a massive earthquake in Colombia. Plus, in the midst of the Iran war, a rare and exclusive interview with a top adviser to the leader of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard.

Episode 31

August 12, 2026

Wed, Aug 12, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, primary elections yield mixed results for the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party as well as for Trump-backed Republicans. Spain charts a different approach to immigration by planning to give migrants legal status. Plus, federal judges speak out against the increased threats of violence they're facing.

Episode 32

August 13, 2026

Thu, Aug 13, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, Israeli settlers lay siege in the occupied West Bank, sparking condemnation from the U.S. ambassador and an Israeli military response. How President Trump's construction projects are changing the face of Washington and incurring steep costs for taxpayers. Plus, the Justice Department deploys a little-used tool to strip naturalized Americans of their citizenship.

Episode 33

August 14, 2026

Fri, Aug 14, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in the shooting death of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. President Trump dismisses concerns over the conditions on a long-deployed aircraft carrier, including reports that some of its sailors have tried to jump overboard. Plus, the death toll from Ebola rises in Congo as it threatens to become the disease's deadliest outbreak in history.

Episode 34

August 17, 2026

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

Monday on the News Hour, the 60-day window to reach a deal to end the war with Iran expires as tensions rise around key shipping routes. The president calls for joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises to be scaled back, citing South Korea's unwillingness to help with the Iran war. Plus, scientists study large-scale underwater barriers to slow the melting of glaciers.

Episode 35

August 18, 2026

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Tuesday on the News Hour, ABC sues the FCC, claiming the agency is infringing its First Amendment rights as part of the dispute involving late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. In primaries across several states, election deniers continue their runs for office. Plus, the new ways scientists are trying to target mosquitoes and control the spread of disease.

Episode 36

August 19, 2026

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, a left-wing Democrat wins a primary upset in Florida, but now faces a tough road ahead in the general election. States accuse Meta of deliberately designing addictive features for children and negatively affecting their mental health. Plus, Judy Woodruff joins a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist on a road trip to examine the parallels between the Gilded Age and today.

Episode 37

August 20, 2026

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, the Treasury secretary tries to calm markets amid concerns about the national debt that's now passed $40 trillion. Russia launches another massive bombardment against Kyiv as Ukraine struggles with a shortage of defense missiles. Plus, Afghans who worked alongside the United States reflect on their lives under Taliban rule, five years after the American withdrawal.

Episode 38

August 21, 2026

Fri, Aug 21, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, the White House ballroom project gets a boost from the Supreme Court, and the nation's capital prepares for the president's latest spectacle, an IndyCar race. A big merger and economic winds could blow a Hollywood icon out of California. Plus, we investigate the U.S. Forest Service's widespread use of the controversial herbicide Roundup.

Episode 39

August 24, 2026

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump promises more tariffs on Canada after trade talks break down. The U.S. threatens new sanctions on countries doing business with Iran now that the military conflict is in a stalemate. Plus, new reporting details how President Trump directly intervened in the government's lawsuit against the entertainment company Live Nation.

Episode 40

August 25, 2026

Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Tuesday on the News Hour, Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the United States as relations further deteriorate. The Supreme Court opens the door to new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms. A look at rural Afghanistan and the devastating impact of cuts to USAID. Plus, the world mourns the passing of Dolly Parton.

Episode 41

August 26, 2026

Wed, Aug 26, 2026

Episode 42

August 27, 2026

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Episode 43

August 28, 2026

Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Episode 44

August 31, 2026

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

Episode 45

September 1, 2026

Tue, Sep 1, 2026

Episode 46

September 2, 2026

Wed, Sep 2, 2026

Episode 47

September 3, 2026

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Episode 48

September 4, 2026

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Episode 49

September 7, 2026

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Episode 50

September 8, 2026

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Episode 51

September 9, 2026

Wed, Sep 9, 2026

Episode 52

September 10, 2026

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Episode 53

September 11, 2026

Fri, Sep 11, 2026