NPR News: 04-13-2026 9PM EDT

Key Takeaways

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  Lawmakers resign amid sexual misconduct scandals

  “Republican congressman Tony Gonzalez of Texas says he will retire from Congress as he faces bipartisan calls to expel him.”

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  US blockades Iranian ports to end war

  “President Trump says The US has begun a blockade of the Iranian ports.”

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  Georgia halts utility shutoffs for TSA agents

  “a moratorium would be put in place to pause any shutoffs due to unpaid or late utility bills”

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  Get manual postmarks for mailed tax returns

  “USPS recommends going to a post office and asking for a free manual postmark at the counter.”

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  Brazil intelligence chief detained in Florida

  “Brazil's former intelligence chief has been detained in Orlando.”

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