ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - April 9, 2026

Mary Bruce reports on first lady Melania Trump’s extraordinary appearance before cameras at the White House, denying any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and saying he did not introduce her to Donald Trump; nearly 48 hours after Pres. Trump called for a ceasefire with Iran, Ian Pannell has the latest on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as traffic remains at a standstill; Pierre Thomas has the harrowing accounts from the ROTC cadets who stopped a a terror attack at Old Dominion University; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
02:24 Melania Trump denies friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, says he didn't introduce her to Donald Trump
06:21 Strait of Hormuz traffic remains at a standstill despite reopening by Iran
08:51 Husband of missing American wife and mother in the Bahamas arrested
10:42 Hawaii doctor found guilty of attempted manslaughter in cliffside hike attack
12:27 ROTC cadets describe stopping ISIS inspired classroom attack
14:09 Deputies race to rescue woman trapped in sinking pickup truck in Tampa, Florida
15:17 Artemis II crew set for splashdown off Southern California after historic moon mission
18:46 Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to prison for fatal cooler incident
18:58 Tennessee school board member censured after comment to student
19:32 Man miraculously rescued after being trapped in flooded mine for nearly 2 weeks
19:43 "Jeopardy!" sensation Jamie Ding goes for 20th win, heads for seventh on the all-time leaderboard
20:02 America Strong: Orlando mom's photo of sons watching Artemis II launch captures hearts of millions

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