NPR News: 04-14-2026 12AM EDT
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Iran war tensions spark conflict with Pope Leo
โTrump also said he won't apologize to to pope Leo after lashing out at the pontiff for his comments criticizing the war in Iran.โ
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US Navy blockades Iranian ports amid escalation
โThe US Navy now restricting the movement of ships in and out of the Strait Of Hormuz, part of a blockade of Iranian ports announced by president Trump Sunday.โ
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Lawmakers resign following sexual misconduct allegations
โDemocratic California congressman Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Tony Gonzalez are stepping down from their house seats, both bowing to pressure to leave congress or face expulsion.โ
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FBI arrests man targeting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
โThe defendant is alleged to having traveled across state lines with the intent to both target an individual and a major technology company.โ
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War costs drive mortgage rates up and housing down
โThe NAR is revising its housing forecast down for the year. That's because the war with Iran has raised the cost of borrowing, and that sent mortgage rates up.โ
