August 6, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour covers the Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of Head Start, which aims to deregulate the program and shift control to states. Other stories include an FAA investigation into a safety breach involving President Trump’s helicopter, Greece’s use of satellite technology to combat wildfires, and a Senate committee holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt. The broadcast also addresses postpartum psychosis in a murder trial and efforts to refund donors of politicians facing misconduct allegations.
Topics discussed
Trump administration proposes overhauling Head Start program
Senate committee holds Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress
FDA approves new mRNA flu vaccine and salmonella outbreak update
Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship; McConnell retires
Briefs on media consolidation, activist charges, and Yemen conflict
Safety concerns after plane took off near presidential helicopter
Greece uses new satellite technology to combat deadly wildfires
Lindsay Clancy trial highlights postpartum psychosis awareness
Advocates push for donor refunds for politicians facing abuse allegations
Exhibition explores summers by the sea of Avery, Rothko, and Gottlieb
Linguists discuss the evolution of American English
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