PBS News Hour full episode, July 21, 2026
Tuesday on the News Hour, U.S. military leaders face congressional scrutiny over the war against Iran and its economic cost. A deal to end the history of conflicts with Israel faces opposition in the devastated villages of southern Lebanon. Plus, a city that became a symbol of the 2008 economic crisis is now at the center of the debate over massive data centers powering artificial intelligence.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
https://youtu.be/hbGYk4DrNMw
News Wrap: Gulf Coast prepares for Tropical Storm Bertha
https://youtu.be/C5D5jXOzI6o
Lebanese skeptical of Israel agreement as violence continues
https://youtu.be/UBdtA1ntKa0
Trump raises tensions with Canada by announcing new tariffs
https://youtu.be/1nAWUSR2rBM
Janesville becomes battleground in AI data center debate
https://youtu.be/BDPUBE3wwRA
Epstein survivor calls Blanche meeting ‘a performative move’
https://youtu.be/xQrfkHOcFRA
Anna Deavere Smith brings her family’s history to the stage
https://youtu.be/SlmqGfwKzcY
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