World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Monday, April 6, 2026
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Apr 7, 2026 Mary Bruce, ABC White House correspondent who pressed the president on threats to Iran. Gio Benitez, ABC reporter who led Artemis II lunar flyby coverage. They discuss a historic lunar flyby and record-breaking distance from Earth. They also examine the president’s deadline and threats toward Iran, and what that could mean for civilian infrastructure.
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Artemis II Far Side Flyby Milestone
- Artemis II astronauts became the first humans to see many features of the far side of the Moon during a live lunar flyby.
- Mission control marked the record, communications briefly went dark behind the Moon, and crew photographed the view for National Geographic.
Crew Names Crater Carol In Emotional Tribute
- The Artemis II crew dedicated an unnamed crater to Commander Reed Weissman's late wife, Carol, as an emotional tribute during the flyby.
- They even spelled out the name on the air-to-ground exchange, honoring her memory in real time.
Trump Sets 8pm Ultimatum Over Strait Of Hormuz
- President Trump issued a hard deadline demanding a deal by 8 p.m. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on bridges and power plants across Iran.
- He framed the threats as necessary to force Iranian concessions, while Iran rejected the ultimatum as rude and baseless.