PBS News Hour full episode, March 26, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Thursday on the News Hour, negotiations to end the war with Iran falter and more U.S. troops are preparing to deploy to the Middle East. With social media under scrutiny, Germany considers following Australia’s lead and banning the platforms for most children. Plus, more states are legalizing the controversial practice of medical assistance for dying.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route

Iran warns of ‘surprise’ for U.S. if ground invasion begins

Experts describe capabilities of new U.S. forces in Mideast

News Wrap: Thune gives Dems final offer to end DHS shutdown

What’s fueling the heat wave blanketing much of the U.S.

Germany considers banning social media for most children

More states legalize assisted suicide for terminal patients

How Major League Baseball’s new ‘robo ump’ system works

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00:00 – Intro
02:39 – Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route
07:12 – Views from Tehran
10:43 – Experts describe capabilities of new U.S. forces in Mideast
20:04 – News Wrap
25:07 – Heat Wave
32:06 – Social Media & Kids
39:22 – End of Life
48:20 – Balls & Strikes
55:10 – Goodnight