August 24, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour covers escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions as Trump imposes 50% tariffs, and new "maximum pressure" sanctions on Iran amid a military stalemate. Reporting reveals Trump’s direct intervention in the Live Nation antitrust settlement, while the editor of Stars and Stripes discusses his firing over Pentagon censorship concerns. Additional segments address a wildfire near Reno, a Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting restrictions, and the South Carolina Senate runoff.
Topics discussed
Introduction and headlines: Tariffs, Iran, Live Nation
U.S.-Canada trade war and 50% tariffs on auto parts
New sanctions on Iran and economic pressure campaign
Wildfire near Reno and extreme heat alerts across U.S.
Supreme Court allows Trump's mail-in voting restrictions
Ukraine war updates and UK/France support pledges
Police shooting case and immigration policy debate
Wall Street mixed results and Shelley Fabre obituary
Trump intervenes in DOJ lawsuit against Live Nation
Leadership upheaval and censorship at Stars and Stripes
South Carolina Senate race: Darlene Graham vs. Ralph Norman
White House legislative agenda and Jared Kushner meeting
Political impact of Canada tariffs on border states
Richard Russo's new novel and return to his roots
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