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April 20, 2026

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On Sunday, the U.S. military attacked an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump announced the action on Truth Social, claiming the vessel—called the Tusca—had been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury and that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard had fired on multiple boats in violation of a ceasefire. A U.S. guided missile destroyer “blew a hole in the engine room,” Trump wrote. Iran has said it will respond soon, calling the incident an act of piracy. The timing is delicate: Trump said U.S. representatives are heading to Pakistan for another round of peace talks, but this latest escalation could put those negotiations in jeopardy.

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  • 1 (00:04) **U.S. Attacks Iranian Ship Near Strait of Hormuz** - President Trump announced the U.S. Navy disabled an Iranian cargo ship, the Tusca, violating a ceasefire.
  • 2 (00:52) **Mass Shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana Kills Eight Children** - Police say the sole suspect, the father of seven of the victims, died after a carjacking and police chase.
  • 3 (01:50) **Peru's Presidential Election Results Still Unclear** - A week after the primary, results remain unpublished due to a slow vote count and political impasse.
  • 4 (03:00) **Federal Government Risks Billions in Lost Tax Revenue** - A Yale Budget Lab analysis projects nearly $500 billion in losses over 10 years if fewer immigrants file taxes due to fear and policy changes.
  • 5 (04:01) **London Counter-Terror Police Investigate Arson Attacks** - Authorities are probing a series of fires, including one at a synagogue Saturday, to determine if Iran is responsible.
  • 6 (04:19) **Pope Leo Visits Angola, Prays at Slave Trade Shrine** - The pontiff urged parishioners to build a world without wars, injustices, or poverty, calling the visit an "important moment of healing."
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