PBS News Hour full episode, July 23, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, Iran-backed Houthi rebels fire on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea, threatening yet another crucial shipping lane and causing oil prices to spike. President Trump shies away from pressuring China over his claims of election interference. Plus, the FDA considers loosening restrictions on peptides, which have gained popularity thanks to influencers touting purported benefits. WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS: Trump vows major punishment after Houthi attacks in Red Sea    • Trump threatens 'major military punishment...    Former U.S. diplomat breaks down Houthi attacks on shipping    • Former U.S. diplomat breaks down Houthi at...   News Wrap: Trump announces new tariffs on dozens of countries    • News Wrap: Trump announces new tariffs on ...    Trump reluctant to pressure China after election claim    • Trump reluctant to pressure China after cl...    FDA considers widening access to popular peptides    • FDA considers widening access to peptides ...    End of migrant protections could strain elder care staffing     • End of migrant protections creates elder c...    Belarusian opposition leader on the struggle for democracy    • Belarusian opposition leader on fighting f...    New exhibit showcases long-hidden artwork of Avital Sagalyn    • New exhibit showcases the long-hidden artw...    Ben Wikler joins Geoff Bennett on 'Settle In'    • Ben Wikler and Geoff Bennett discuss the D...   Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i Subscribe for exclusive content in our newsletters: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/subscribe PBS News podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twG Find more from PBS News at https://www.pbs.org/newshour Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2HfsCD6 Follow us: TikTok:   / pbsnews   X:   / newshour   Instagram:   / newshour   Facebook:   / newshour   00:00 - INTRO 02:31 - Trump vows major punishment after Houthi attacks in Red Sea 05:47 - Former U.S. diplomat breaks down Houthi attacks on shipping 11:45 - News Wrap 18:13 - Election Security 24:22 - Risks & Benefits 31:32 - Immigration Fallout 36:28 - Leading the Opposition 42:47 - Getting Her Due 50:12 - Settle-In 54:30 - Goodnight