August 11, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Summary
The PBS NewsHour covers President Trump’s secret use of a decoy Air Force One amid Iran threats, the release of detained Marine Robert Gilman, and a deadly earthquake in Colombia. An exclusive interview with an Iranian Revolutionary Guard advisor discusses the ongoing war, while reports examine the National Guard’s controversial deployment in D.C. and rising U.S. credit card delinquencies.
Topics discussed
Trump's secret plane switch and Iran threat details
Release of US Marine Robert Gilman from Russia
Colombia earthquake rescue efforts and survivor search
Headlines: Assad sentenced, Yemen attacks, wildfires, stocks
Interview with top advisor to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Analysis of National Guard deployment in Washington D.C.
Rising consumer debt and credit card delinquencies
Organist Anna Lapwood brings classical music to social media
Digital driver's licenses and privacy concerns
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