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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down following an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct. The White House announced Keith Sonderling will take on the role of acting secretary of labor.

President Donald Trump is threatening to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges after accusing the regime of violating the ceasefire. This comes as the United States prepares for a second round of peace talks in Pakistan. The president says he feels no pressure to reach a deal.

A major shakeup at one of the world’s most valuable companies, as Apple announces today that Tim Cook will step down as CEO and moving into the role of executive chairman. Apple says John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over as CEO on Sept. 1.

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NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (April 19)

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Iran recloses the Strait of Hormuz today, hours after saying it would open the waterway to commercial ships. Iran’s joint military command says it will keep restrictions in place as long as the U.S. blocks Iranian ports.

Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on an American embassy in history. The Iran-backed Islamic Jihad terrorist group claimed responsibility for the 1983 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.

President Trump signed an executive order today to speed up the research and approval of psychedelic drugs, which he says could help people struggling with mental illnesses. That’s as the president says veterans are facing especially high rates of mental health challenges.

President Trump today announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for full passage. Meanwhile, he says the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, now in its fifth day, “will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100 percent complete.”

Oil prices dropped as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick gave an optimistic view of U.S. economic growth and signaled potential shifts in U.S. trade policy—from North America to China—that could reshape the broader economic outlook.

President Donald Trump today announced a major Middle East breakthrough involving Israel, Lebanon, and the Hezbollah terrorist group. The president says Iran is now willing to hand over its “nuclear dust,” as the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports financially squeezes the regime. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown is now in its 61st day—the longest in U.S. history. That’s as Republicans push forward with a plan to fund immigration enforcement without Democratic support. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is proposing a plan to tax the ultra-wealthy. The new tax would hit owners of second homes in New York City valued above $5 million.

We’re now on day three of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. President Trump says the military operation in Iran is “very close to over,” as the White House announces the beginning of an economic operation meant to pressure the regime.

On Capitol Hill, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano told lawmakers the 2026 tax filing season is a success, as lawmakers on both sides question the agency’s performance. Meanwhile, the Government Operations Subcommittee is examining fraud occurring nationwide in many state-level programs like Medicaid.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz testified today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about reforms at the U.N., and how the U.S. is combating the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in international bodies.

President Donald Trump told the New York Post that additional peace talks could take place over the next two days in Pakistan’s capital, as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ramps up pressure in the Gulf. Vice President JD Vance says the regime is engaging in an “act of economic terrorism” against the entire world after its military has been decimated.

A new Justice Department report alleges the Biden administration unfairly enforced a law protecting access to abortion clinics. The DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group says the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act—known as the FACE Act—was used to target pro-life activists.

A fifth woman has come forward accusing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) of sexual assault. With Swalwell now out of California’s governor’s race following the allegations, what does the race look like moving forward?

The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is taking effect as President Donald Trump demands Iran end its nuclear program. Trump also warns the Chinese Communist Party that if it arms the Iranian regime, it could face a 50 percent tariff.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has said he will resign his seat in Congress. This comes after he announced he was dropping out of the governor’s race. The decision follows sexual misconduct allegations he denies amid growing calls for accountability.

Congress returns to Washington this week after a two-week spring recess. Lawmakers are facing a full agenda of hearings and early moves on key budget and national security priorities.

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Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban has conceded defeat in the country's national election, ending his 16 years in office. Peter Magyar of opposition party Tisza looks set for a major victory.

President Donald Trump announced the next moves he's taking after weekend negotiations with Iran in Pakistan turned sour. Find out what the U.S. Navy will be doing next.

Trump is also threatening China with 50 percent tariffs if it aids Iran militarily.

A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, along with special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is meeting with Iranian officials in Pakistan Saturday to discuss a path to peace. Also Saturday, U.S. forces are beginning the process of clearing out mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the president issued a warning to Beijing, saying China could have “big problems” if it ships weapons to Iran.

The New York City Police Department reported Saturday that officers shot a suspect after three people were stabbed at Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal. Police say the suspect called himself “Lucifer.”

The Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth. The historic mission, which sent astronauts on a flyby around the Moon in the first crewed lunar mission since the 1970s, ended in a “textbook” splashdown in the Pacific Friday evening.