Blockade Ahead After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Fail, Swalwell Suspends CA Gov Campaign: AM Update 4/13

April 13, 2026

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U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse, Blockade Ordered; Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign

After 21 hours of marathon negotiations in Pakistan, Vice President J.D. Vance announced early Sunday that the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement. "We've had a number of substantive discussions with the Iranians. That's the good news," Vance said. "The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement, and I think that's bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America."

The U.S. laid out six core demands during the talks, according to Fox News: ending uranium enrichment, dismantling nuclear facilities, retrieving highly enriched uranium, accepting a broader peace framework including regional allies, ending support for regional terror groups, and fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Vance described the negotiations as intensive, noting they became friendly toward the end and secured nearly every point—except the central one. "They refuse to give up their nuclear ambition. And that's the only point, frankly to me, that was the most important point by far."

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What you'll learn

1 (00:32) **AM Update Opens: Iran Talks Collapse & U.S. Blockade** - Megyn Kelly introduces the top story: the failure of U.S.-Iran peace talks and the resulting escalation.
2 (05:15) **Trump Orders Military Blockade of Strait of Hormuz** - The President announces a blockade on all ships entering or exiting the strait, effective 10 AM Eastern today.
3 (07:14) **Uncertain Path Forward After Ceasefire** - The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is considering resuming limited military strikes in addition to the blockade.
4 (07:29) **Eric Swalwell Suspends California Gov Campaign Amid Allegations** - The Democratic congressman drops out of the race after multiple women accuse him of sexual misconduct and assault.
5 (10:30) **Swalwell’s Collapse Reshapes California Governor Race** - The once-frontrunner Democrat’s exit leaves the field in turmoil, with two Republicans currently leading the polls.
6 (12:46) **Kamala Harris Edges Closer to 2028 Presidential Run** - The former VP appears to ramp up activity, hinting at a bid during a major Democratic convention.
7 (16:13) **Artemis II Crew Returns Safely from Moon Mission** - The four astronauts splash down off the coast of San Diego, successfully completing a 10-day journey around the moon.

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Guests on this episode

J.D. Vance Joe Kent Eric Swalwell

Show Notes

After 21 hours of negotiations end without a peace deal, the U.S. escalates its standoff with Iran, announcing a military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise and oil markets brace for impact. Congressman Eric Swalwell suspends his California governor campaign as multiple sexual assault allegations surface in what appears to be a coordinated takedown, triggering investigations, lost endorsements, and a rapid political collapse. Former Vice President Kamala Harris signals she may enter the 2028 race, testing the waters in a wide-open Democratic field with no clear frontrunner. The Artemis II crew safely returns to Earth, completing a high-risk journey around the moon and proving NASA’s readiness for future lunar missions.

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