Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Political Shakeups: Tensions are boiling over in the Middle East as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz amid a U.S. naval blockade, sending oil prices soaring. Meanwhile, stateside politics is in high gear with major shifts at the FBI and a pivotal redistricting vote in Virginia.
'The blockade has been a tremendous success': Trump weighs in on Iran Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Political Shakeups Tuesday, April 21, 2026 10:11 AM Key Stories Global oil prices spike as Iran closes vital waterway — Iran has shut down the Strait of Hormuz in response to a U.S. naval blockade, causing oil prices to hit 120 dollars per barrel and sparking fuel rationing in Europe. Trump defends FBI changes after Kash Patel takes office — Following the swearing-in of Kash Patel, President Trump dismissed concerns about agency firings by claiming that rank-and-file agents are happy with the new direction. The Onion moves to turn Infowars into a parody site — The satirical news outlet is launching a creative new bid to license Alex Jones's bankrupt media company and transform it into a spoof website. Virginia voters face high-stakes redistricting decision — A crucial vote on Tuesday will determine the fate of Virginia's congressional map, potentially shifting the ba...