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Thursday on the News Hour, the U.S. lifts its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran signed a pathway to a peace deal. A new Tennessee law requires children's immigration status to be reported to ICE if they're receiving government-funded medical services. Plus, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber on the success of a reimagined "Cats" musical and the evolution of his illustrious career....

Wednesday on the News Hour, after days of questions, officials read aloud the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump derails the confirmation process for his own director of national intelligence to pressure Congress to bend to his political will. Plus, the story of one woman whose own pregnancy changed how she sees abortion. PBS News is supported by - https://www.p...

We're revisiting our episode with comedian Dave Chappelle, who sat down with Amna Nawaz in Yellow Springs, Ohio, for a wide-ranging discussion on his concerns around free speech, the importance of local journalism and why he doesn't regret his controversial decision to perform last year in Saudi Arabia. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Tuesday on the News Hour, the questions surrounding the still murky agreement between the U.S. and Iran. As President Trump's Justice Department targets more of his political enemies, former federal attorneys speak out about how this administration has transformed the DOJ. Plus, the U.S. has seen a decline in cancer rates, but diagnoses in Iowa are on the rise. PBS News is supported by - https://w...

Monday on the News Hour, President Trump arrives in Europe for the G7 summit after agreeing to an initial deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. We look at how Israelis view the latest deal and the road to curtailing the Iranian nuclear threat. Plus, summer is underway with record-breaking heat and a newly approved ingredient for sunscreen. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/ne...

Friday on the News hour, an agreement with Iran seems to be on the horizon, but uncertainty remains about what's actually in the deal and whether it will lead to the end of the war. The White House is set for Sunday's cage fight, an event decades in the making for President Trump and the UFC. Plus, Bruce Springsteen reflects on 60 years of performance and protest. PBS News is supported by - https:...

Many supporters of Iran's revolution believed some form of democracy should govern the country. But over the decades, the Islamic Republic's radical religious rulers have launched brutal crackdowns on social justice and political freedom. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses how the 1979 revolution failed to live up to its promise with Yeganeh Torbati and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin. PBS New...

Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump calls off a third night of strikes against Iran, citing progress on peace negotiations. Protests flare in Albania against a bid by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to build a luxury resort on a protected island. Plus, SpaceX goes public, the first of three AI-driven companies launching massive IPOs this year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/n...

Artificial intelligence data centers are popping up across America, spurring fierce backlash because of their need for huge amounts of water and power. Is the AI revolution worth the price communities are paying? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the impact of data centers with Michael Webber, author of "Power Trip: The Story of Energy," which was also made into a series on PBS. PBS New...

Wednesday on the News Hour, the U.S. launches new strikes against Iran after President Trump accused it of dragging its feet on negotiations to end the war. As the conflict goes on, prices at home rise at their fastest rate in three years. Plus, Judy Woodruff explores whether the United States was founded as a Christian nation and what "one nation under God" means for Americans today. PBS News is...

Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. retaliates against Iran after an American helicopter is downed. Maine's turbulent primary race sets up a general election with major implications. Plus, the world's largest hunger crisis worsens in Sudan, where a civil war now entering its fourth year has already left resources in short supply. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders...

Monday on the News Hour, Israel and Iran halt their attacks after a series of strikes threatened to reignite the war and upend U.S. peace efforts. As California counts primary ballots, the dayslong process is leading to unfounded claims of election fraud, including from Trump. Plus, millions of families lose food assistance as Republicans' signature legislation is enacted across the country. PBS N...

Friday on the News Hour, the U.S. economy makes solid job gains despite strain from the Iran war. Oil supplies dwindle as the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly closed. Putin rejects Ukraine's call for face-to-face talks. An art exhibit shines a light on the role women have played in shaping technologies that power modern life. Plus, how one chef is teaching people how to eat well on a $5 budget. PBS...

Thursday on the News Hour, President Trump's limits are tested after some Republicans in Congress push back on the Iran war and funding the White House ballroom, a new proposal could give Trump officials more control over scientific research grants if they don't align with the president's agenda and college graduates begin their job search in a world being transformed by artificial intelligence. P...

Wednesday on the News Hour, Iranian strikes set Kuwait's largest airport ablaze during a fragile ceasefire with the United States, we delve into the latest results and other takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections across the country, the storied newsmagazine "60 Minutes" in turmoil after its longtime correspondent Scott Pelley is fired by new leadership. PBS News is supported by - https://www.p...

Tuesday on the News Hour, Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence despite having no background in intelligence. Ukraine works to gain battlefield momentum after years of stalemate against Russia. How the Trump administration's immigration crackdown is affecting colleges and students. Plus, why Sting continues to push himself in new creative directions. PB...

Monday on the News Hour, the Justice Department hits pause on its plans for a so-called "anti-weaponization" fund for people who claimed they were unfairly targeted by past administrations, Israel launches its deepest incursion into Lebanon in decades amid talks aimed at ending the U.S.-Iran war and a new report examines just how secure the voting process is for the upcoming midterm elections. PBS...

Friday on the News Hour, a Kenyan court blocks U.S. plans to open an Ebola quarantine facility there. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi faces Congressional scrutiny over the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein Files. Plus, a grieving father on how a family tragedy inspired him to speak out about rising antisemitism around the world. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/...

Thursday on the News Hour, the U.S. and Iran close in on a deal to extend the ceasefire. We report from the Strait of Hormuz for an up-close look at the embattled waterway. Stock trading tied to the president fuels accusations of corruption and profiting off the White House. Plus, Ukraine's foreign minister touts improved drone capabilities and how they could change the course of the war. PBS News...

Wednesday on the News Hour, Ken Paxton's defeat of incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas is the latest show of President Trump's grip on the GOP. We speak to Cuba's deputy foreign minister amid escalating threats from the White House, including an arrest warrant for the country's former leader. Plus, the search for antibiotics undergoes a dramatic transformation with the deployment of AI. PBS News i...

Tuesday on the News Hour, negotiations to end the war falter as the U.S. strikes Iranian missile sites. We report from the location of a deadly attack on a school in southern Iran. The president gets his fourth checkup since returning to the White House, renewing scrutiny of his health. Plus, how artificial intelligence and interactive labs are used to help teach the next generation of nurses. PBS...

Monday on the News Hour, the U.S. and Iran work toward a peace deal, but obstacles remain and both sides suggest a breakthrough is not imminent. Pope Leo calls for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence in a sweeping manifesto focused on the potential dangers. Plus, Judy Woodruff looks at an effort to identify the final resting places of thousands who fought in the Revolutionary War. PBS N...

Friday on the News Hour, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns, the latest high-profile shakeup in the Trump administration. We look at the many causes driving a decade-long decline in students' math and reading scores. Plus, as carbon credits to offset climate change often haven't lived up to their promise, some groups are now trying to change that. PBS News is supported by - ht...

With talks stalled and Iran maintaining its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump is weighing whether to restart the war. Strikes failed to eliminate Iran's regime or destroy its military and nuclear capabilities, so is it time for the U.S. to reassess its strategy? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses this with Sina Azodi, Justin Logan, Firas Maksad and Danielle Pletka....

Unexplained sightings have appeared in our skies for years, and now the U.S. government has started releasing declassified files about what we used to call UFOs. What explains these phenomena, and what do we know about life beyond Earth? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do know, and what we don't, with Leslie Kean and Garrett Graff, two authors who've studied this topic deeply....