PBS News Hour full episode, May 1, 2026
Friday on the News Hour, Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal to end the war. Prosecutors release new video showing the gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner breaching security. The battle for the Senate comes into sharper focus with a prominent contender’s exit in Maine. Plus, Palestinian and Israeli authors of a new book about peace discuss their work to bridge divides.
WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Trump rejects Iran proposal as he considers relaunching war
https://youtu.be/6-j46b1YdLY
WHCD shooting raises questions about presidential security
https://youtu.be/b9hfcgthgH4
News Wrap: Trump announces 25% tariffs on cars from the EU
https://youtu.be/Qb_o2rEwcpM
Which states to watch as battle for Senate control heats up
https://youtu.be/50jqXgcR3Lg
Brooks and Capehart on the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
https://youtu.be/zm77_VAf5hg
Palestinian and Israeli writers bridge divides in new book
https://youtu.be/py-jyHRPblo
New PBS series explores American Muslims’ overlooked history
https://youtu.be/o9N8j0qfz7s
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00:00 – Intro
02:09 – War with Iran
08:56 – Assassination Attempt
15:28 – News Wrap
21:13 – Vote 2026
27:39 – Brooks & Capehart
38:41 – “The Future is Peace”
48:22 – American Muslim
53:41 – Online + Promo + Goodnight
