Trump vows Strait of Hormuz blockade; Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race

President Donald Trump announces a blockade of ships entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday morning, as peace talks with Iran fail. Oil prices are climbing past $100 a barrel again as the world watches to see what happens next. Plus, calling him terrible on foreign policy, Trump delivers a harsh critique of Pope Leo XIV and his resistance to the war in Iran and U.S. military interventions in Venezuela. And a California lawmaker hoping to become the next governor of California withdraws after claims of sexual assault by staffers. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, April 13, 2026.