Frontline — Friday Edition (March 20, 2026)

This week on Frontline, we break down rising global tensions near the Strait of Hormuz and the growing impact on energy markets and the U.S. economy.

U.S. stocks closed lower across the board Friday, with the NASDAQ leading losses. In Washington, lawmakers continue debating military authority as international uncertainty builds.

We connect the dots between global conflict, market movement, and everyday economic impact — plus a look at a rare geomagnetic event that could bring the Northern Lights farther south.