PBS News Hour full episode, April 1, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, President Trump again signals the war with Iran could end soon, but gives mixed signals on how that might be accomplished. The Supreme Court hears the Trump administration’s case for ending birthright citizenship. Plus, after a trial that captured the world’s attention, Gisèle Pelicot speaks out about her abuse at the hands of her husband and dozens of strangers.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Trump signals war could end soon, gives mixed signals on how

Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

Supreme Court visit highlights Trump’s focus on immigration

News Wrap: Johnson, Thune agree on path to fund DHS

Gisèle Pelicot chronicles resilience after abuse in new book

Artemis II launch sends 4 astronauts on mission around moon

A Brief But Spectacular take on identity and art

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00:00 – Intro
02:42 – War with Iran
11:01 – Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case
21:04 – Supreme Court visit highlights Trump’s focus on immigration
26:26 – News Wrap
32:49 – “A Hymn to Life”
47:13 – Moon Mission
52:48 – Brief But Spectacular
55:17 – Goodnight