Aired 2026-04-12 · 60 min
On today's episode of Politics Nation, you're getting the latest on rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump is issuing new threats, saying he could "immediately" blockade ships in the Strait of Hormuz and target Iran's civilian energy infrastructure if a deal to end the war isn't reached. You'll also hear about Vice President J.D. Vance returning to the U.S. after talks with Iranian negotiators fell apart Saturday. And while those negotiations were breaking down in Pakistan, Trump was in Miami attending a UFC fight. There's more you need to know—growing concerns about Repub...