PBS News Hour full episode, March 18, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, Israel kills another top Iranian official as lawmakers on Capitol Hill question intelligence officials about the reasons for starting the war. The nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, testifies in his confirmation hearing. Plus, migrants in Lebanon are once again caught in limbo as the regional war escalates.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Lawmakers press U.S. intelligence officials on Iran war

Trump has ‘no plan’ on how to end Iran war, Sen. Murphy says

News Wrap: U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil

Mullin grilled on past remarks in tense confirmation hearing

Migrants in Lebanon displaced as Mideast conflict escalates

Cuba’s economic crisis worsens as Trump threatens action

Investigation uncovers Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations

Americans divided on history as 250th anniversary nears

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00:00 – Intro
02:56 – War with Iran
07:57 – Trump has ‘no plan’ on how to end Iran war, Sen. Murphy says
15:18 – News Wrap
21:12 – In the Hot Seat
25:47 – Wider War
31:53 – Cuba in Crisis
39:21 – Chavez Revelations
46:39 – America at a Crossroads
54:36 – Goodnight