ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - April 12, 2026

Martha Raddatz reporting from Islamabad on President Trump’s new threat to block the Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday; Alex Presha reporting from the White House on the Trump Administration facing renewed pressure to bring down prices as the war with Iran is causing gas and food prices to surge; Morgan Norwood reporting from New York City on a shooting at a Chick-Fil-in New Jersey Saturday night that left one person dead and six others injured.


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00:00 Intro
02:22 After the U.S and Iran fail to reach an agreement to end the war - U.S. Central Command announcing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday.
06:00 Growing concerns that the U-S blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - after the U-S and Iran fail to reach a peace deal – will negatively impact the American economy.
08:00 A manhunt underway in New Jersey after a shooting at a Chick-Fil-A there left one person dead and six more injured.
09:28 Swalwell Staffers Horrified by allegations. Growing calls for CA representative to resign from Congress.
11:57 Millions of Americans on alert for severe weather as a warm blast of air is providing favorable conditions for a powerful round of storms.
12:49 A Michigan man - arrested after his wife disappeared in the Bahamas – could learn tomorrow if he faces charges related to her disappearance.
13:52 With the Artemis II crew now safely on earth with their loved ones - NASA is pivoting to Artemis III – set to launch next year.
15:51 Putin Ally Loses Critical Election
17:16 Body Found Near Big Sur
17:33 A Secret Service recruit is accused of spying on a fellow trainee - allegedly using a camera hidden in a phone charger to record his suitemate.
18:05 Miami's Mandarin Oriental Hotel - just 26 years old - crashing down today - the 23- story building flattened in less than 20 seconds.
18:30 Rory McIlroy looking for his second straight green jacket at Augusta National as he is tied atop the leader board entering the final round.
18:54 A dog - taken from his owner’s home more than a decade ago is reunited with his family.



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