PBS News Hour full episode, August 24, 2026

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:02:35 +0000

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.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
The potential economic fallout of the U.S.-Canada trade war
https://youtu.be/ZsIENcFjhI0
U.S. reveals sanctions on Iran, threatens trading partners
https://youtu.be/wtzP9MXAFUk
News Wrap: Wildfire forces evacuations near Reno
https://youtu.be/iXpx7Srn3so
How Trump intervened in the DOJ case against Live Nation
https://youtu.be/U_QJCjJZMXE
Military newspaper editor fired after challenging censorship
https://youtu.be/mT8alxg1C4s
Graham, Norman make final push in S.C. GOP Senate runoff
https://youtu.be/EzG8dcpdMH4
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm strategy
https://youtu.be/aUWGygJ5rVw
Richard Russo visits places left behind in 'Under the Falls'
https://youtu.be/5vyfMIAaHWA

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00:00 - INTRO
02:34 - Trade War
09:48 - War with Iran
17:39 - News Wrap
25:46 - Ticket Prices
32:12 - Pentagon & the Press
39:44 - Political Stakes
48:39 - Under the Falls
54:45 - Goodnight