August 21, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour covers the Supreme Court’s temporary approval of the White House ballroom construction and the upcoming IndyCar race in Washington. Other segments include the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger dispute, rising tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria, and midterm primary results. The broadcast also features an investigation into glyphosate use in national forests and analysis of President Trump’s foreign policy.
Topics discussed
Introduction and tonight's headlines
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue
IndyCar race in Washington D.C. and 250th birthday celebrations
Briefs: Clancy trial, Pentagon firings, storms, and obituaries
Paramount merger threat to leave California and job losses
Israeli airstrike on Syrian base near Turkish border
Election analysis: Florida, South Carolina, and Trump's allies
Investigation: Forest Service use of glyphosate herbicide
Podcast: Hollywood diversity and representation trends
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