PBS News Hour full episode, April 22, 2026

Wednesday on the News Hour, Iran attacks multiple ships near the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to end the war and reopen the crucial shipping lane. Health Secretary Kennedy defends his controversial changes, including to vaccine recommendations. Plus, we report from Uganda on the spike in disease-related deaths after the Trump administration slashed aid to countries around the world.

WATCH TODAY'S SEGMENTS:
Iran targets ships with timeline for U.S. talks uncertain
https://youtu.be/0Wf0bgU_1go
Iran standoff largest supply shock ever, says energy expert
https://youtu.be/5Q59F3_Lhok
News Wrap: Virginia voters approve new congressional map
https://youtu.be/tT_sKhaIeB8
RFK Jr. defends vaccine guidance, health spending cuts
https://youtu.be/k4MbiX_RVnc
Deaths raise questions about U.S. operations against cartels
https://youtu.be/kZ9D-of2yoM
Uganda sees spike in disease-related deaths after USAID cuts
https://youtu.be/ZBEBX-i5oi0
Election officials sound alarm over interference in midterms
https://youtu.be/iFNsrZUUOCY
National Park Foundation chief on protecting the parks
https://youtu.be/Uz2E3GooNkU

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