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Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz; Trump Welcomes News Amid Tensions

4/19/2026

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Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open amid a temporary Israel–Lebanon ceasefire, coinciding with a drop in oil prices.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the news but maintained the U.S. blockade.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questioning in Congress about his health care agenda and vaccine policies.
Tensions within the Republican Party surfaced as some members opposed Trump's proposed legislation ahead of midterms.

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Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open amid a temporary Israel–Lebanon ceasefire, coinciding with a drop in oil prices.
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed the news but maintained the U.S. blockade.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questioning in Congress about his health care agenda and vaccine policies.
Tensions within the Republican Party surfaced as some members opposed Trump's proposed legislation ahead of midterms.