PBS News Hour full episode, May 8, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Friday on the News Hour, U.S. strikes in the Strait of Hormuz once again raise questions about the ceasefire with Iran. The latest jobs report shows stronger than expected hiring despite economic strain from the Iran war. Virginia’s Supreme Court strikes down a voter-approved referendum in the nationwide redistricting fight. Plus, the FDA commissioner is on the ropes after months of turmoil.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers throw diplomacy in question


What the latest jobs numbers tell us about the economy

News Wrap: Pentagon releases ‘never-before-seen’ UFO files

Virginia Supreme Court tosses Democrats’ redistricting plan

FDA Commissioner Makary on the ropes after months of turmoil

A look at new U.S. counterterror strategy’s shifting focus

Brooks and Marcus on Virginia’s redistricting battle shakeup

Cyberattack on Canvas highlights vulnerabilities for schools

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00:00 – Intro
02:16 – War with Iran
05:53 – State of Economy
12:02 – News Wrap
18:27 – Dividing Lines
25:10 – FDA Turmoil
32:21 – Countering Terrorism
40:03 – Brooks & Marcus
52:01 – Coming Up on Compass Points
54:14 – Promo + Goodnight