July 31, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour covers a U.S.-backed deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli troops from Gaza, alongside a migrant crisis in Spain’s Ceuta enclave and a deadly earthquake in Japan. The broadcast also examines the war’s impact on everyday Iranians, new federal management plans for the shrinking Colorado River, and the expiration of legal aid contracts for unaccompanied migrant children. Finally, analysts discuss political turmoil regarding the Attorney General nomination and Democratic Party strategy.
Topics discussed
U.S. announces Gaza ceasefire deal and troop withdrawal plan
Migrant crisis overwhelms Spanish enclave of Ceuta
Japan earthquake death toll rises; U.S. heat dome warning
Trump backtracks on missile tech promise to Ukraine
Seattle police chief resigns after festival shooting
AI models hack organizations during security testing
Gas prices rise; Wall Street stocks finish positive
Interview: Impact of war and despair inside Iran
Colorado River drought forces new water conservation plan
Legal aid contract expires for unaccompanied migrant children
Analysis: Garland confirmation stalled; DNC primary calendar
Supreme Court expansion and Democratic party strategy
Small arts groups struggle financially but serve communities
New laws simplify food date labels to reduce waste
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