NewsBreak | April 17, 2026

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On this April 17th episode of NewsBreak, Anchors Nayoung Kim and Beatrice Baialardi discuss the breaking news regarding Iran opening the Straight of Hormuz for business. Reporter Eva Walton discusses how the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon played into the straight’s opening. Our anchors also tell us how the U.S. blockade might’ve played a role, and about President Trum’s new monument getting approved. In a Special Segment, Reporter Elena Fallow delves into how special elections might help decide November’s midterm elections.

Executive Producers: Lazaro Chavez and Brian Matute