NPR News: 04-06-2026 1PM EDT

The Artemis II astronauts have entered the moon's gravitational influence, setting the stage for a new human distance record later today. The crew is on track to surpass 252,000 miles from Earth, breaking the 248,655-mile record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Their closest approach to the lunar surface will be about 4,000 miles. The astronauts have been trained in lunar geology and will share observations with scientists on the ground. They will also witness a solar eclipse when the moon briefly blocks the sun from their view.

Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump held a news conference at the White House, addressing the ongoing conflict with Iran. During the annual White House Easter egg event earlier in the day, Trump said Iran had made what he called a "significant proposal" to end the war, but he deemed it insufficient. He is demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening otherwise to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges. Trump stated the war could end quickly if Iran does "what it has to do," adding, "We could leave right now and it would take them 15 years to rebuild what they have. But I want to finish it up. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. They are lunatics."

Israel Kills Iranian Intelligence Chief