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May 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

Season 2026 Episode 95 | 57m 46s

Thursday on the News Hour, the U.S. and Iran trade fire near the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio tries to mend relations with Pope Leo after Trump’s criticism. A look inside Louisiana, where the Supreme Court upended a congressional map months before the midterms. Plus, how European nations’ efforts to thwart asylum seekers from Africa affect a dangerous migration route to the Canary Islands.

Aired: 05/06/26 | Expires: 06/06/26
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