PBS News Hour full episode, May 6, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Wednesday on the News Hour, the U.S. and Iran exchange new proposals to end the war and President Trump tells the News Hour there’s a "very good chance" of making a deal, Republican politicians in Texas ramp up campaigns against the state’s growing Muslim community and we take a look back at how CNN founder Ted Turner changed the media landscape.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
U.S. and Iran trade new proposals to end war


Examining a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran

Ceasefire offers reprieve as Iranians endure war in Tehran

Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran war

News Wrap: Patients evacuated from ship with hantavirus

FBI investigates reporter who wrote about Patel’s drinking

Republican campaigns target Muslims in Texas

Remembering the life and legacy of CNN founder Ted Turner

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00:00 – Intro
02:15 – U.S. and Iran trade new proposals to end war
06:36 – Examining a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran
13:52 – View from Tehran
30:34 – Vote 2026
25:51 – News Wrap
31:16 – FBI Targets
37:03 – Politicizing Islam
45:54 – Ted Turner 1938-2026
54:29 – Goodnight