ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - March 19. 2026
James Longman has the latest on an Air Force F-35 stealth fighter jet believed to be struck by enemy fire while flying a combat mission over Iran, sources tell ABC News, and Mary Bruce reports on the Pentagon seeking $200 billion from Congress to fund the war; Whit Johnson has details on the alarming close call at Newark Airport when an Alaska Airlines passenger jet and FedEx cargo plane came within 325 feet of each other as both were coming in to land; Maggie Rulli reports on police in Spain recovering the body of University of Alabama student James Gracey near where he was last seen in Barcelona after going missing two days ago; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.
00:00 Intro 02:45 Emergency landing after U.S. F-35 stealth fighter jet believed to be struck by hostile fire over Iran 06:59 Pentagon seeks $200 billion from Congress for war in Iran 09:53 Alaska Airlines jet, FedEx plane come within 325 feet in near collision 11:17 Many airports see long security lines as TSA pay crisis continues 13:01 Missing University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey found dead in Spain waters 14:18 Dolores Huerta breaks silence on Cesar Chavez's alleged sexual abuse
16:54 Dramatic testimony in trial of Maui doctor accused of attempting to kill wife 17:26 Close call for New York State trooper involved in chain reaction crash during traffic stop
17:50 Idaho mayor dies after collapse during town hall 18:03 Several California beaches closed as precaution after reported shark attack
18:27 America Strong: Rhode Island high school hockey team wins state title following deadly ice rink shooting
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