Full Episode: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Tonight's episode of World News Tonight with David Muir delivers a high-stakes global news roundup, beginning with President Trump's fiery remarks on the war in Iran, where he urges allies to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure. Gas prices in the U.S. have surged past $4 a gallon, with Florida at $4.16 and California nearing $6, prompting economic strain for families and sparking public backlash. The episode details dramatic developments in the conflict, including U.S. B-52 strikes using 2,000-pound bunker buster bombs, the deployment of a third aircraft carrier, and a new warning for Americans in the Middle East. Domestically, Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI after a rollover crash, with police finding hydrocodone in his pocket and his future in golf now uncertain. A major political controversy erupts over the White House ballroom project, as a federal judge blocks construction, declaring the president does not own the White House. Meanwhile, a 15-year-old student opens fire at a Texas high school before taking his own life, and the world watches with anticipation as NASA prepares for the Artemis II launch—the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years. The episode closes on an uplifting note with eight-year-old Bowden Baumkirchner, who lost both legs to a childhood infection, throwing out the first pitch at a Diamondbacks game, inspiring audiences nationwide.