PBS News Hour full episode, August 4, 2026
Tuesday on the News Hour, a man suspected of starting a wildfire in Washington state is arrested as the blazes continue to rage. How AI is helping stop fires before they get out of control. Jeanine Pirro and President Trump are at odds over her decision to drop charges in the Reflecting Pool case. Plus, Trump offers paid early access to his social media posts, raising questions of insider trading.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Man charged with arson in Washington state wildfires
https://youtu.be/alXn5zQBq-o
News Wrap: Blanche nomination clears Judiciary Committee
https://youtu.be/uqZTX_Q9PKE
Pool case shows gap between Trump’s claims, court record
https://youtu.be/H1MrHIZ9x6Y
Senate faces long to-do list and little time before recess
https://youtu.be/qalKd263S0M
How new satellites and AI are detecting wildfires early
https://youtu.be/izOWprkTqkA
Paid early access to Trump’s posts raises questions
https://youtu.be/Hkerl0uLiSw
The science behind prescribing arts to combat loneliness
https://youtu.be/Vfp7Jjal0C8
Annie Jacobsen joins Geoff Bennett on ‘Settle In’
https://youtu.be/2LYTs_UtlUo
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