PBS News Hour - Full Show April 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Apr 3, 2026
David Brooks, columnist and commentator, offers perspective on the Iran war and U.S. politics. Nick Schifrin, PBS correspondent, reports from Muqmas on rising settler violence in the West Bank and its impact on families. They discuss a U.S. jet shot down over Iran, rescue operations and risks, shifts among young conservatives, and political fallout from the conflict.
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Downed F-15 Forces Risky Rescue Inside Iran
- U.S. search-and-rescue missions entered Iranian territory after an F-15 was shot down, marking the first known U.S. troop presence inside Iran during this war.
- Iranian state media showed wreckage and offered a bounty, while one crew member was rescued and the other's status remained unclear, raising leverage concerns.
Search Priorities Shift After Air Superiority Fails
- Retired Master Sergeant Wes Bryant emphasized the dual search priorities: locate the aircrew and protect rescue assets amid unexpected Iranian air defenses.
- He warned that perceived U.S. air superiority collapsed, increasing risk to helicopters and ground insertions without local partnered forces.
Young Conservatives Split Over Iran War
- Young conservatives show growing ambivalence about the Iran war, with only about half under-30 Republicans approving Trump’s handling.
- Liz Landers found campus students citing broken 'America First' promises and a desire to focus on domestic issues instead of foreign wars.