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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 57 MIN

Pres. Trump says Strait of Hormuz blockade of Iranian ships continues after Iran says Strait is fully open; FISA Sect. 702 extended short-term amid House GOP infighting

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Both President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, but President Trump says the U.S. naval blockade of shipping to and from Iranian ports continues; France and Britain say they will lead a multinational defensive mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz that will be deployed only after a lasting peace is agreed to; Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is questioned at a House hearing about vaccine policy, dietary guidelines and President Trump's mental fitness; A 10-day extension of FISA Section 702 warrantless wiretap authority is approved by the House & Senate, after an overnight House session where proposals to try to satisfy Republicans seeking greater protections against surveillance of Americans fail to pass. We will talk about it with The Hill's National Security Reporter Rebecca Beitsch (40); Democrat Analilia Meija beats Republican Joe Hathaway in a New Jersey 11th Congressional District special election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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