August 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour examines a surprising U.S. jobs loss in July, with economist Heather Long analyzing sector weaknesses and labor force trends. Other headlines include a federal court blocking Trump’s White House ballroom, a deadly school shooting in Thailand, and wildfires in Washington state. The broadcast also covers the confirmation of Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, failed U.S.-Iran talks, and the inauguration of Colombia’s new right-wing president. Finally, reports detail Puerto Rico’s water crisis and the ongoing housing struggles for Maui wildfire survivors three years after t…
Topics discussed
U.S. jobs market stalls in July with net job losses
White House ballroom ruling and Fed board controversy
Thailand school shooting, wildfires, and heatwaves
Meta fined $567M in child safety case; stocks rise
Senate confirms AG nominee and passes Russia sanctions
Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact and Iran tensions
Puerto Rico faces severe water shortages and rationing
Colombia's new right-wing president takes office
Maui fire survivors struggle with housing and rebuilding
Democratic primary results and GOP candidate scandals
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