PBS News Hour full episode, May 8, 2026
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as posted by the channelFriday on the News Hour, U.S. strikes in the Strait of Hormuz once again raise questions about the ceasefire with Iran. The latest jobs report shows stronger than expected hiring despite economic strain from the Iran war. Virginia’s Supreme Court strikes down a voter-approved referendum in the nationwide redistricting fight. Plus, the FDA commissioner is on the ropes after months of turmoil.
U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers throw diplomacy in question
What the latest jobs numbers tell us about the economy
News Wrap: Pentagon releases ‘never-before-seen’ UFO files
Virginia Supreme Court tosses Democrats’ redistricting plan
FDA Commissioner Makary on the ropes after months of turmoil
A look at new U.S. counterterror strategy’s shifting focus
Brooks and Marcus on Virginia’s redistricting battle shakeup
Cyberattack on Canvas highlights vulnerabilities for schools
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