- Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Begins Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Trump asserted that Iran asked for another round of negotiations, but Iran did not immediately respond. The U.S. military is blocking ships entering or leaving Iran in an effort to cut off its oil income.
The New York Times. New York Times. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:42:52 +0000.
- Hillary Clinton warns US in 'very weak position' with Iran, 'lost the leverage' in negotiations
Hillary Clinton said Monday during an MS NOW interview that the U.S. is in a "weak position" on Iran negotiations, urging the administration to bring in new negotiators.
Fox News. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:42:47 -0400.
- Shipping Companies Remain Reluctant to Sail Through Strait of Hormuz
The United States said it has started to block vessels doing business with Iran from the strait. Details on how that would work are unclear.
Peter Eavis and Jenny Gross. New York Times. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:38:15 +0000.
- Scheffler 4-1 or shorter to win each of the next four golf majors, McIlroy next
Odds for next four golf majors: 2026 PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship, 2027 Masters.
Doug Greenberg. ESPN. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:29:00 EST.
- WATCH: Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reunites with dog after 10 days in space
Christina Koch reunites with her dog in emotional video after returning from Artemis II, NASA's historic 10-day moon mission around the lunar far side.
Fox News. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:19:37 -0400.
- The 'special relationship' may not be so special anymore
There is still a long way to go in changing European and many U.S. perceptions of the first branch of its government.
Harlan Ullman, Opinion Contributor. The Hill. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000.
- Higher NII & Loan Growth to Support U.S. Bancorp's Q1 Earnings
USB Q1 earnings to reflect strength from higher NII and loan growth, with solid capital markets revenues expected to offset mortgage banking weakness.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT.
- U.S. military blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz begins
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
CBS News. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:20:02 -0400.
- Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
A federal judge in Miami handed President Trump a defeat in his defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday book for Jeffrey Epstein.
CBS News. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:17:41 -0400.
- Trump blasts Pope Leo for criticism of U.S. foreign policy
Leo, the first U.S.-born pope who hails from Chicago, has condemned Trump's war effort with Iran.
CNBC. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:17:29 GMT.
- Pre-Markets Down as U.S. Sets Blockade at Hormuz
The U.S. plans to block the Strait of Hormuz this morning. This may be the most important development of this day's trading activity.
Mark Vickery. Zacks. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:16:00 GMT.
- The More We Add To U.S. Healthcare, The Worse It Gets
Better healthcare outcomes and lower costs begin with subtraction, not addition. Here's why less is more when it comes to American medicine.
By Robert Pearl, M.d., Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0400.
- Ex-U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on 2028 presidential run: 'I will not'
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Sunday ruled out a run for president in 2028.
Seth Mclaughlin. Washington Times. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:17:56 -0400.
- Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement
President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would "immediately" begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.
Munir Ahmed, Sam Metz, Sammy Magdy and Joshua Boak. Washington Times. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:13:38 -0400.
- WATCH: Cherry blossoms take over the nation's capital
The sights and sounds of spring were on full display at the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade in Washington, D.C., drawing more than one and half million visitors.
ABC News. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:52:48 -0400.
