PBS News Hour full episode, April 17, 2026

Friday on the News Hour, the ceasefire holds in Lebanon, but questions remain about the future of the wider war as Iran claims it has reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Americans' overall health faces an uncertain future as the cost of care rises. Plus, a former Kennedy Center staffer speaks out about what he calls the chaos and cronyism at the institution after President Trump took control.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Ceasefire sparks cautious celebration in Lebanon
https://youtu.be/qV6JpP5eASc
Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery uncertain
https://youtu.be/0S6Z8InILhk
News Wrap: Senate approves short-term renewal of FISA
https://youtu.be/qUHeQW2FGxw
How Trump's actions are affecting support among young voters
https://youtu.be/XONtSsorU34
Many Americans making tradeoffs to afford health care
https://youtu.be/q1sC1IJ9et8
Ex-Kennedy Center staffer alleges cronyism under Trump
https://youtu.be/1cptsxRJpIQ
Brooks and Capehart on Trump, Vance clashing with Pope Leo
https://youtu.be/Lf69RcxW_-g

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00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Ceasefire sparks cautious celebration in Lebanon
09:35 - Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery uncertain
15:01 - News Wrap
20:28 - Trump Agenda
24:59 - Cost of Care
34:56 - Kennedy Center Turmoil
43:14 - Brooks & Capehart
54:44 - Promo + Goodnight