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PBS News Hour full episode, May 4, 2026
GeopoliticsNational SecurityMaritime Security

PBS News Hour full episode, May 4, 2026

Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate, Spirit Airlines collapses, the Supreme Court temporarily restores abortion pill access, and the U.S. Forest Service faces a controversial overhaul, all against a backdrop of politically charged federal worker campaigns and congressional redistricting.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 30, 2026
GeopoliticsU.S.-Iran ConflictIsrael-Lebanon Conflict

PBS News Hour full episode, March 30, 2026

This episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, the ongoing government shutdown's impact on TSA, the promise and challenges of new nuclear energy technologies, and the alarming rise of colorectal cancer in young adults.

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PBS News Hour full episode, March 10, 2026
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsNational Security

PBS News Hour full episode, March 10, 2026

This episode covers the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran war, the plight of Afghan refugees caught in the conflict, rising domestic terrorism threats, the U.S. energy grid's struggle to meet AI demand, and the booming sauna and art collection industries.

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PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 15, 2026
U.S. PoliticsImmigrationCivil Unrest

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 15, 2026

President Trump's threat to deploy the military in Minneapolis amidst immigration protests, the shifting U.S. stance on Venezuela's leadership, critical disparities in Black maternal health, and the volatile landscape of mental health funding and wind energy projects underscore a day of significant domestic and international policy challenges.

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