The Hill Articles: April 12, 2026

April 12
Oil prices surge above $100 as US Navy to blockade Iran’s ports after peace talks fail US military says 5 killed in Eastern Pacific boat strikes Ex-CIA Director: ‘I think the 25th Amendment was written with’ Trump ‘in mind’ Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor Trump congratulates Rory McIlroy on winning 2026 Masters DHS probes Swalwell over allegations of hiring nanny illegally US blockade of Strait of Hormuz to start Monday morning, military says Israeli ambassador to US points to ‘potential’ for ‘continued talks’ with Iran Lawmakers set to return to Washington as TSA paycheck uncertainty looms over partial shutdown negotiations Trump ally Orbán sees government fall despite Vance visit Warner on US blockade in Strait of Hormuz: ‘I don’t get that logic’ MAP: Gas prices dip in 15 states since last weekend Trump says price of oil, gas ‘could be’ down, ‘the same or maybe a little bit higher’ by the midterms GOP senator says US has not ‘won’ Iran war yet, contradicting Trump Iran talks leave Trump with tough decisions Subscription fees for YouTube Premium, Music are increasing ‘Warflation’ will hit more than just gas prices ‘Straggler’ cicadas may appear this year: Here’s where Cuban president says ‘dialogue and deals’ with US ‘possible’ but ‘difficult’ Trump shouldn’t get away with threats of annihilation — nuclear or otherwise Trump defends ‘whole civilization will die’ message to Iran: ‘I’m fine with it’ US military will ‘clean out’ Strait of Hormuz: Trump The forgotten founder: Remembering James Otis on America’s 250th birthday  ICE warehouses get cold shoulder — even in Trump country  Haley pours cold water on possible 2028 presidential bid Some Android users may qualify for $135 million settlement: What to know House lawmakers, on both sides of the aisle, call on Swalwell, Gonzales to resign amid misconduct allegations Defending the truth: The fight for Black history in 2026 ‘Straggler’ cicadas may appear this year: Here’s where Kaine says Trump leaving Iran nuclear deal ‘one of the worst’ foreign policy decisions by American president How the flight of Artemis II brought us together First Democrat calls for Swalwell to resign from House over sexual assault allegations Trump announces Navy blockade in Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fizzle From pressing the Russian regime to undermining it ‘This is the last warning:’ Iran radioes US during Strait of Hormuz demining effort: Report US ‘failed to gain the trust’ of Iranian officials in ceasefire talks: Parliament leader Economic inequality is destroying our democracy Petraeus: Extended talks possible as Iranians ‘quite good at dragging out negotiations’ As AI pushes students to reconsider majors, universities struggle to adapt Trump’s ballroom saga invokes national security threats
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