PBS News Hour - Segments

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  U.S. and Iran strikes intensify as war opens new fronts 30.07.2026 3min

  Strikes and counterstrikes between the U.S. and Iran intensified on Thursday, fueling fears the conflict could spread across the entire region. For the first time in five months, suspected military action expanded to Egypt with a drone strike that now marks a new front in the war. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  How shipping risks from Ukraine and Iran wars are converging 30.07.2026 6min

  The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly all Middle Eastern oil flows, has prompted Saudi Arabia to call for a maritime defense coalition to protect Red Sea shipping. For perspective on the proposal, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ian Ralby. He's a global maritime security expert, president of Auxilium Worldwide, and a senior fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Breaking down the GDP report as U.S. economy slows in 2nd quarter 30.07.2026 7min

  In a sign that the war in Iran may be weighing on economic growth, the U.S. economy saw a slowdown in the second quarter. That's according to a new report today from the Commerce Department. It all comes after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, despite three dissents arguing in favor of a rate increase. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Greg Ip of The Wall Street Journal. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Russian drone and missile attack kills 10 in Ukraine 30.07.2026 5min

  In our news wrap Thursday, an overnight barrage of Russian drones and missiles killed at least 10 people in Ukraine, the Georgia father whose teenage son killed four people in a 2024 school shooting was sentenced to 15 years in prison and two of soccer's regional governing bodies threatened to boycott FIFA competitions over a proposal to sell stakes to private investors. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Blanche's AG nomination on hold over opposition to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund' 30.07.2026 5min

  Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the Department of Justice full-time is in limbo. Two Republican senators, John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina, say they will oppose Blanche's nomination unless the DOJ kills a $1.8 billion fund to provide payments to people who believe they have been wrongfully prosecuted. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Devlin Barrett. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Missouri couple murdered in Guatemala after husband was deported 30.07.2026 6min

  A Missouri couple who had illegally immigrated to the United States was killed in Guatemala after the husband was deported and the wife self-deported. Now two communities in two countries are reeling and searching for answers. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Brian Munoz of St. Louis Public Radio, who broke this story. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Violence surges in West Bank as Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians 30.07.2026 6min

  Violence surged in the West Bank this past weekend when Palestinians say Israeli settlers burned two mosques following deadly clashes. The UN accuses Israeli settlers of increasing their attacks and footprint in the West Bank, the land that Palestinians hope will be their future state. Israel says it is Palestinians committing the violence. Producer Karl Bostic and Nick Schifirn report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Group urges Congress to adopt proportional representation to end redistricting battles 30.07.2026 6min

  As high-profile battles over redistricting have become a fixture in political headlines, a group of scholars is sounding the alarm on the consequences of gerrymandering. In an open letter to Congress, they are urging lawmakers to consider proportional representation. Amna Nawaz discussed the proposal with Stanford law professor Pamela Karlan. It's part of our series, On Democracy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  How music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning 30.07.2026 4min

  Music has helped tell America's story from the very beginning, reflecting our triumphs, struggles and the many cultures and traditions that have shaped the country. On her "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, Judy Woodruff sat down with music historian Ted Gioia and music journalist Sidney Madden to explore how American music became a powerful expression of who we are. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  The music that's shaped America 30.07.2026 45min

  Music has long been one of America's most influential cultural exports. In this episode of "In Pursuit of Happiness," Judy Woodruff talks with music historian Ted Gioia and journalist Sidney Madden about the Black and Indigenous roots of American music, the power of protest songs and how music continues to shape our understanding of who we are. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Fauci invokes 5th Amendment right during GOP-led hearing on COVID origins 29.07.2026 6min

  Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's COVID response, repeatedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right before a Senate committee on Wednesday. The hearing, chaired by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, was meant to probe the origins of COVID-19 and whether Fauci misled Congress and the public. Fauci called Paul's pursuit of him an "unhinged obsession." Ali Rogin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  The campaign against Fauci and what brought him back before Congress 29.07.2026 6min

  Dr. Anthony Fauci helped lead the White House pandemic response for Presidents Trump and Biden and is now retired from government service. He appeared under congressional subpoena and invoked his Fifth Amendment rights more than 100 times during questioning. Amna Nawaz discussed the hearing and Fauci's legacy with Katherine Wu, who wrote "The Unmaking of Anthony Fauci" for The Atlantic. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Brief pause in Iran war ends with new attacks in Iraq and Egypt 29.07.2026 5min

  The brief pause in the war with Iran appears to be over. President Trump used blunt language to threaten Iran with further strikes in response to new Iranian attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan. The war also appears to be spreading, with a new explosion reported in Egypt, and joint U.S.-Saudi strikes in Iraq. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Former Iraqi diplomat on forces driving Iran war across region 29.07.2026 5min

  For perspective on the effects of the U.S. and Iran trading strikes and the widening war in the region, Geoff Bennett spoke with Feisal Istrabadi, a former Iraqi diplomat and the founding director of the Center for the Study of the Middle East at Indiana University Bloomington. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but some vote for increase 29.07.2026 5min

  In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but three Fed officials voted in favor of raising rates amid ongoing inflation concerns and the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, President Trump unveiled a $22 billion overhaul of Washington Dulles International Airport in his latest effort to remake the region and the earthquake death toll in Japan stands at 18. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Climate-fueled wildfires in Europe push emergency response to the limit 29.07.2026 6min

  Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing the evacuation of more than 330,000 people in France, Spain and Portugal. Fifteen deaths have been reported and nearly half a million acres have burned. The scope and speed of the fires are pushing emergency response systems to their limits. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Ciaran Nugent. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Single women are outpacing single men in homeownership, but some face backlash 29.07.2026 6min

  In the U.S., 20 million single women own homes, almost three million more than single men. Economics correspondent Paul Solman explores why women are deciding to buy and the unexpected fallout some face. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Journalist details weekend spent with far-right Proud Boys 29.07.2026 7min

  The Proud Boys were founded a decade ago, but the far-right group gained notoriety for being heavily involved in the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol. Jen Golbeck, a University of Maryland professor whose research focuses on social media and online extremism, spent a weekend with the Cape Fear chapter of the Proud Boys. She wrote about the experience in Esquire and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Jasmine Amy Rogers' Brief But Spectacular take on growing up a theater kid 29.07.2026 3min

  For generations, theater programs have given young people a place to find community and discover their voices. For Jasmine Amy Rogers, those experiences helped launch a remarkable career. At just 26 years old, she earned a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut as Betty Boop in "Boop! The Musical." Jasmine shares her Brief But Spectacular take on growing up a theater kid. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  What Netanyahu and Zelenskyy are hoping to accomplish after meetings with Trump 28.07.2026 4min

  The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered as a tireless fighter for South Carolina and an influential fixture on the world stage during a memorial service in Washington. President Trump eulogized Graham after hosting two of Graham's strongest international allies, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy