Full Episode: Sunday, April 12, 2026

World News Tonight with David Muir delivers a high-stakes, fast-paced update on global and domestic crises. The episode opens with escalating tensions in the Middle East as President Trump announces a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following a failed 21-hour peace summit in Islamabad, with Iran threatening 'severe force' in response. The blockade threatens global oil flows, driving gas and food prices higher and sparking economic alarm. Simultaneously, a deadly mass shooting at a New Jersey Chick-fil-A—marking the 100th mass shooting in the U.S. this year—sparks a manhunt and national trauma. In California, Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell faces mounting pressure to drop his gubernatorial bid after multiple women accuse him of sexual assault and harassment, with a House expulsion vote looming. Meanwhile, severe weather warnings stretch from Texas to the Midwest, with tornadoes, flash floods, and hail expected. On a lighter note, the Artemis II astronauts return from a historic lunar flyby to emotional reunions, while Hungary’s Viktor Orban suffers a stunning defeat after 16 years in power, signaling a shift in European politics. The episode closes on a heartwarming note with the reunion of a stolen dog, Forty, with his owner after over a decade. The tone is urgent and somber, underscored by moments of hope and resilience.