Good morning. Here’s what’s driving today’s headlines.

U.S. blocks Iranian ports after talks collapse

• The U.S. Navy has imposed a blockade on all Iranian ports to cut Tehran’s oil income after critical peace talks fell apart, a sharp escalation intended to force concessions from Iran, according to network reports over the weekend and Monday night. Oil initially jumped on the news as traders weighed supply risk. [1] [3]
• Markets have since seesawed. Yahoo Finance reported oil later slipped below $100 as relief from a fragile U.S.–Iran ceasefire rippled through markets and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz restarted, fueling a powerful stock rally. Still, analysts warn prices could spike again if flows falter. [2] [3]

Trump–Vatican clash intensifies over AI ‘Jesus’ image

• Former President Trump is facing backlash after posting an AI-generated image that appeared to depict him as Jesus amid his public feud with Pope Leo, drawing criticism across the political and religious spectrum. [1] [3]
• Trump has doubled down on his criticism of the pontiff as the dispute spills into the 2026 campaign conversation. [5]

Capitol shake-up

• Rep. Eric Swalwell is set to resign from Congress following sexual misconduct allegations, according to network reports; pressure mounted as more lawmakers called for him to step aside. [1] [3]

Crime and public safety

• Federal prosecutors charged the 16-year-old stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner as an adult in her death aboard a cruise ship, alleging murder and sexual assault. [1]
• In the Bahamas missing-person case drawing U.S. attention, the husband of the American woman at the center of the investigation was released from police custody without charges, his attorney said. [1]
• A man has been charged in an alleged attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home; authorities announced attempted murder charges in the case. [1] [3]
• In New Jersey, two days after a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A that left one person dead and six injured, police have yet to announce any arrests as the search for the gunman continues. [4]

Weather and wild video

• Forecasters are tracking a severe weather threat across the Midwest and Plains as early-season heat builds in the East. [1]
• In Arizona, a small plane made an emergency landing on a roadway, with dramatic video capturing the moment and no serious injuries reported. [3]

Sports and space

• Masters champion Rory McIlroy celebrated a historic repeat with a touching tribute to his family following his win at Augusta. [1]
• NASA’s Artemis II astronauts received a public welcome home back on Earth, marking a milestone moment for the moon program’s crewed ambitions. [1]

What I’m watching next

• Whether the Hormuz shipping picture stabilizes—and with it, oil and gasoline prices—after the U.S. port blockade and amid any further Iran truce signals. [1] [2]
• Any Vatican or campaign-trail fallout from Trump’s AI image post and his continued criticism of Pope Leo. [1] [5]
• Developments in the Chick-fil-A shooting investigation and the Altman case. [3] [4]

References

1. ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast – April 13, 2026 – Modern Ghana: https://www.modernghana.com/amp/videonews/635892
2. Oil Price Slides Below $100 as China Defies US Hormuz Blockade – Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/oil-price-slides-below-100-190028120.html
3. Nightly News Netcast (segments: U.S. blocks Iranian ports; Trump AI Jesus backlash; oil reaction; Altman case; AZ plane landing) – NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-arizona-261279813830
4. No arrests 2 days after deadly Chick-fil-A mass shooting – NBC New York: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/news/no-arrests-2-days-after-deadly-chick-fil-a-mass-shooting/6489345/
5. President Trump doubles down on criticism of Pope Leo – NBC New York: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/news/president-trump-doubles-down-on-criticism-of-pope-leo/6489372/