PBS News Hour full episode, March 18, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, Israel kills another top Iranian official as lawmakers on Capitol Hill question intelligence officials about the reasons for starting the war. The nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, testifies in his confirmation hearing. Plus, migrants in Lebanon are once again caught in limbo as the regional war escalates.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Lawmakers press U.S. intelligence officials on Iran war
https://youtu.be/c-xcRHcw98E
Trump has 'no plan' on how to end Iran war, Sen. Murphy says
https://youtu.be/-FV6yYNbN7A
News Wrap: U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil
https://youtu.be/Rb2r1Kxria8
Mullin grilled on past remarks in tense confirmation hearing
https://youtu.be/H5VFFPZNjNw
Migrants in Lebanon displaced as Mideast conflict escalates
https://youtu.be/ILpJelg44bw
Cuba’s economic crisis worsens as Trump threatens action
https://youtu.be/s_9VhT57Nfg
Investigation uncovers Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations
https://youtu.be/bH704U45U3c
Americans divided on history as 250th anniversary nears
https://youtu.be/laeSRxnTlEs

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00:00 - Intro
02:56 - War with Iran
07:57 - Trump has 'no plan' on how to end Iran war, Sen. Murphy says
15:18 - News Wrap
21:12 - In the Hot Seat
25:47 - Wider War
31:53 - Cuba in Crisis
39:21 - Chavez Revelations
46:39 - America at a Crossroads
54:36 - Goodnight