President Trump warned the United States could blockade the Strait of Hormuz after high‑level peace talks with Iran in Pakistan ended with no agreement, intensifying concerns that a fragile ceasefire may collapse and that global energy costs will rise. The strait channels roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil, and U.S. warships transited the waterway in operations to help clear mines as officials cautioned that market uncertainty could keep gasoline and heating prices elevated for months.
Weekend CBS News polling showed political consequences for the administration: 64% of Americans disapprove of the president’s handling of the Iran situation, and 66% say the administration has not clearly explained U.S. goals. The president acknowledged that higher energy prices may persist through the fall, saying a blockade could bar Iran from selling oil but that pump prices may not fall quickly. AAA reported retail gasoline rose about 40% from the day before the war began.
Diplomatic talks in Islamabad
U.S. officials — including Vice President J.D. Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — met Iranian delegates led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Pakistan‑brokered negotiations. Delegates reportedly could not bridge key gaps over uranium enrichment, dismantling facilities, surrendering stockpiles, limiting regional proxy funding, and fully reopening the Strait without tolls. Pakistani officials said they would try to host additional rounds, but analysts warned the ceasefire could unravel before the April 22 deadline if disagreements continue.
Domestic politics and funding
Back in Florida, the president sought to downplay the breakdown in talks while acknowledging economic pain from rising oil prices. Lawmakers in Washington are expected to reconvene to consider supplemental war funding in addition to a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget request.
Political fallout at home
In California, Representative Eric Swalwell faced mounting pressure to withdraw from the governor’s race and to resign from Congress after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office opened a probe into an alleged assault. Swalwell denies the allegations. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other party leaders called for a swift investigation and for Swalwell to end his campaign; all 21 of his Democratic endorsements were withdrawn. Congressional leaders from both parties said they would consider whether expulsion is appropriate.
Crime and missing persons
CBS News reported new details in the case of Lynette Hooker, an American woman missing in the Bahamas. Her husband, Brian Hooker, provided images to friends he said showed where she fell from a dinghy; he is in police custody but has not been charged. In New York City, a machete attack at a busy Grand Central subway station injured three people; police described the assault as random and not terrorism‑related. An officer shot and killed the attacker, and none of the injuries were reported to be life‑threatening.
Weather and natural hazards
Heavy rain on Oahu, Hawaii, triggered a dramatic rockslide that sent massive boulders onto a highway and closed sections of the road. The islands were hit by their third major storm since mid‑March, producing rainfall totals not seen in more than two decades. On the U.S. mainland, forecasters warned of more rain and high‑elevation Sierra snow, while sharply rising temperatures across the East Coast could push cities from New York to Philadelphia into the 90s later in the week.
Sports and entertainment
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters, becoming the first golfer in nearly 25 years to win back‑to‑back green jackets, securing his sixth major with a strong finish. In entertainment, Justin Bieber returned to the Coachella stage after a multi‑year hiatus prompted by health issues. In Miami, the former Mandarin Oriental hotel was brought down in a controlled implosion.
Global politics
In Hungary, Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in a hard‑fought election that ends his 16‑year rule, signaling a notable shift in European politics. In Israel, CBS’s Elizabeth Palmer reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing voter discontent after a six‑week war that left many questioning whether military goals — from neutralizing threats to weakening Iran — were achieved. Street protests and a divided electorate set up high‑stakes political contests ahead.
Space milestone and human interest
NASA’s Artemis II crew returned to Earth after a landmark lunar mission, splashing down safely and returning to Houston. The flight delivered striking images of the moon and Earth and carried symbolic mementos — including fabric from the Wright brothers’ plane and flags from past shuttle missions — underscoring continuity in American spaceflight history and an effort to inspire future explorers.
What Americans are weighing
Across the weekend, viewers cited security and cost of living as top concerns: the breakdown in diplomacy with Iran and the risk of renewed conflict; the immediate economic impact of higher oil prices on gas and inflation; questions of political accountability amid misconduct allegations; and continuing coverage of natural disasters, violent crime and high‑profile investigations.
CBS Weekend News reporters and correspondents contributed field reports from Islamabad, Doral, Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Hawaii and Tel Aviv, among other locations, providing live updates, polling analysis and human stories tied to the day’s top developments.