July 2, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

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. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael Mandelbaum and Robert Zoellick examine America's global legacy and what history will teach us about President Trump's foreign policy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

From the light bulb to the iPhone, American inventions have rocketed around the world thanks to their innovation and ingenuity. But some American innovators, including women and people of color, have largely been overlooked. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores why America has been such fertile ground for creative minds with Sujai Shivakumar and Eric S. Hintz. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Tuesday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court rules against President Trump's order ending birthright citizenship, delivering a blow to his immigration agenda. Other major rulings uphold bans on transgender athletes in women's sports and strike down long-standing campaign finance restrictions. Plus, the death toll continues to rise in Venezuela as rescue efforts fade and the crisis grows. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Monday on the News Hour, the Supreme Court issues a series of major rulings with far-reaching implications for presidential power and the future of elections. Rescue efforts in Venezuela grow increasingly desperate as the death toll rises and another aftershock rattles the country. Plus, a new report finds the American dream slipping out of reach for many DACA recipients. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Friday on the News Hour, emergency workers and civilians rush to find survivors in the rubble after two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine strongly criticizes the Supreme Court ruling to let the Trump administration end temporary protected status for migrants fleeing violence. Plus, a new opera celebrates the resilience and richness of the Black American experience. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Four months ago, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint war with a level of military and political integration rarely seen in history. But the U.S. is now unilaterally negotiating a memorandum of understanding with Iran. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance with former Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog, Danielle Pletka and Aaron David Miller. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy