Full Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026

World News Tonight with David Muir delivers a high-stakes, fast-paced broadcast packed with breaking international and domestic developments. The episode opens with a dramatic mystery in New Jersey involving a missing 19-year-old and an abandoned car on a bridge, setting a tone of suspense that echoes through multiple stories. President Trump faces intense backlash for posting an image depicting himself as Jesus, sparking outrage among his own supporters and a fiery exchange with Pope Leo, the first American pope, who calls Trump’s foreign policy weak and dangerous. Simultaneously, Democrat Congressman Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, marking a stunning fall from grace. The war in Iran escalates as Trump orders a naval blockade of Iranian ports, threatening to drive U.S. gas prices even higher—potentially through the midterm elections. In a separate tragedy, an 18-year-old cheerleader is found murdered on a cruise ship by her 16-year-old stepbrother, charged as an adult in a case involving sexual assault and concealment. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman survives two violent attacks on his home, including a Molotov cocktail and a suspected shooting, raising alarms about the dangers facing AI leaders. On a lighter note, Rory McIlroy wins the Masters again, emotionally thanking his parents and sharing a heartfelt moment with his daughter. The episode closes with the triumphant return of the Artemis II astronauts, including a joyful reunion with family and a beloved dog, underscoring the episode’s blend of crisis, courage, and human connection. The broadcast ends with a powerful message of national unity and gratitude.