PBS News Hour full episode, March 27, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Friday on the News Hour, House Republicans reject a Senate deal to end the partial shutdown, even as airport lines grow longer. Israel targets Iran’s nuclear facilities while Iran tries to assert more control over the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, an Army veteran faces conspiracy charges after participating in an anti-ICE protest.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
House Republicans reject Senate deal to end DHS shutdown

Rubio says Iran war could end ‘in a matter of weeks’

News Wrap: Pro-Iran hackers say they breached Patel’s email

Ukraine’s drone defense reshapes combat as warfare evolves

Iran’s attacks raise concerns about U.S. drone readiness

DOJ targets anti-ICE demonstrators with conspiracy charges

Brooks and Marcus on voters fed up with gridlock in Congress

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00:00 – Intro
02:44 – Funding Battle
08:37 – War with Iran
13:21 – News Wrap
17:49 – Ukraine’s drone defense reshapes combat as warfare evolves
26:01 – Iran’s attacks raise concerns about U.S. drone readiness
33:04 – Protesting ICE
42:26 – Brooks & Marcus
53:34 – Promo + Goodnight