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Strait of Hormuz Reopens, ICE Director Steps Down, Singer Arrested and more
CNN 5 Things
Apr 17, 2026

Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open. British counterterrorism officers are investigating an incident at the Israeli Embassy in London. Todd Lyons shed some light on the decision to leave his role as acting ICE Director. The House Republican majority is even more narrow with this special election victory. Plus, a popular singer-songwriter has been arrested on suspicion of killing a 14-year-old.