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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 960 | 54m 33s

Tonight on the program, we analyze the JOBS Act that President Obama signed into law and discuss the benefits for startup companies and potential risks for investors. Also: shelling continues in Syria days before the ceasefire is due to start, gays facing hostility in Uganda, New Orleans police officers charged in shooting, the growing news consumption on mobile devices, and politics on Pinterest.

Aired: 04/04/12 | Expires: 05/05/12
Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
U.S. begins Strait of Hormuz naval blockade after Iran peace talks fail
Trump clashes with Pope Leo, who vows to continue speaking out against war
Mideast experts discuss how the U.S. blockade could pressure the Iranian regime
Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on Trump's feud with Pope Leo
Swalwell resigning from Congress after sexual assault accusations
News Wrap: Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ for story on Epstein ties
Evan Shapiro and Geoff Bennett explore the future of media on 'Settle In'
How Hungary’s vote to oust Viktor Orbán could have global implications
April 13, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Hungarian election could end Orbán's grip on power and alter Europe's political landscape

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