PBS News Hour full episode, June 9, 2026

Tuesday on the News Hour, the U.S. retaliates against Iran after an American helicopter is downed. Maine's turbulent primary race sets up a general election with major implications. Plus, the world's largest hunger crisis worsens in Sudan, where a civil war now entering its fourth year has already left resources in short supply. WATCH TODAY'S SEGMENTS: U.S. strikes Iran after American helicopter downed https://youtu.be/hfH8-6UR1uc News Wrap: Israel's bombing campaign continues in Lebanon https://youtu.be/nyc7K94q8GE How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals, chances to win https://youtu.be/YY4-C637SrQ Pulte unqualified to lead U.S. intelligence, Jeffries says https://youtu.be/cd9E0I9_RyM Sudan crisis deepens as war enters 4th year and aid cut off https://youtu.be/8otAxRcyJY4 Roger Bennett on what to expect at the World Cup https://youtu.be/moObIKSNKBA Texas ruling ignites debate on sports gambling and addiction https://youtu.be/aON_5BXyM8U New book spotlights grandparents raising children https://youtu.be/XLcw0ABGm5U A Brief But Spectacular take on changing the lineup https://youtu.be/mnI5nNkMBwI 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: https://www.tiktok.com/@pbsnews X: http://www.twitter.com/newshour Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/newshour Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newshour/ 00:00- Introduction 02:40- U.S. strikes Iran after American helicopter downed 06:33- News Wrap: Israel's bombing campaign continues in Lebanon 10:51- How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals, chances to win 17:15 Pulte unqualified to lead U.S. intelligence, Jeffries says 24:06- Sudan crisis deepens as war enters 4th year and aid cut off 29:29- Roger Bennett on what to expect at the World Cup 37:44- Texas ruling ignites debate on sports gambling and addiction 43:32- New book spotlights grandparents raising children 51:42- A Brief But Spectacular take on changing the lineup