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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Iran mediators make last-ditch push for 45-day ceasefire — The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, according to four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks.
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Edward Wong / New York Times:
Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran — The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow international law in war. — Power plants, desalination stations, oil wells, roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
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Laura Esposito / The Daily Beast:
Trump Skips Easter Church to Take Self-Worship Tour of D.C. — SACRED SKIP — Rather than attend Easter services, the president spent the day roaming D.C. and visiting his golf course. — Donald Trump, a Christian, opted to skip Easter service and instead went on a bizarre tour of Washington, D.C.
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Gnaneshwar Rajan / Reuters:
US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports — The U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, Axios reported on Sunday, citing four U.S., Israeli and regional sources with knowledge of the talks.
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Trump to Axios: Iran deal possible by Tues., otherwise “I am blowing up everything” — President Trump claimed in an interview with Axios that the U.S. is “in deep negotiations” with Iran and that a deal can be reached before his deadline expires on Tuesday.
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Punchbowl News:
4/6/26☀️ AM: … Welcome to the second week of congressional recess. Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are lucky that Congress is out of session this week. The House has a pro forma session today at 10 a.m, while the Senate has one at 1 p.m.
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Ben Geman / Axios:
Oil climbs anew on mixed signals about Iran war's future
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Al Jazeera:
Iran says it has formulated its response to ceasefire proposals presented by intermediaries, and that it will not engage in direct talks while the US and Israel escalate attacks.
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New York Times and Reuters
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
There's Another Big Reason Trump Is Stuck in the Gulf
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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Pope calls for peace, Trump vows hell for Iran on Easter
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Meridith McGraw / Wall Street Journal:
Trump Warns Iran He Could Strike ‘Every Power Plant,’ in WSJ Interview
Marina Dunbar / The Guardian:
Middle East crisis live: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘reckless moves’ after expletive-ridden threat against Iran's infrastructure
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NBC News:
Second airman in F-15E that was shot down over Iran rescued safely, U.S. officials say
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Natalie Korach / Status:
WHCD's Trump-Era Accessories … On a Saturday evening in late April, the ballroom of the Washington Hilton will feature the annual tradition of reporters dressing up in tuxedos and gowns to mingle, network, and celebrate their profession. … The First Amendment merchandise is part of a campaign …
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Miriam Jordan / New York Times:
ICE Agents Detain Newlywed Spouse of Soldier Training to Deploy — The 22-year-old wife of an Army staff sergeant came to the U.S. as a toddler. She was taken from a military base where the couple planned to live. — A U.S. Army staff sergeant and his wife arrived at his base in Louisiana last week …
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Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Tax cuts are the hot new idea for Democrats — New tax cut plans from 2028 presidential prospects and major Democratic candidates for governor have spurred a “wonk revolt” from liberal and moderate policy experts. — WASHINGTON — Tax cuts are becoming the hottest new idea in Democratic politics …
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Mia McCarthy / Politico:
Inside Jim Jordan's quiet preparations for a GOP leadership void … “I've seen a concerted effort now for him to work with everybody and to travel the country,” said Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), a fellow Judiciary member. Should Jordan make another run, he said, “I think his base of appeal will be stronger and bigger.”
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Megan Messerly / Politico:
Trump promised a post-war economic rebound. The damage may linger far longer. … “I don't think we're going back to the pre-war prices for the foreseeable future. Certainly won't be this year, won't even be next year,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics. “Might not be ever.”
Peter Geoghegan / Democracy for Sale:
What happens to Britain's radical right if Orbán loses? — Inside the money, power and patronage connecting Hungary and the British right … How Orbán Built an Ideological Network in the UK — By Dan Nolan — In June 2015, Hungary's state-backed tech festival, Brain Bar …
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Catherine Belton / Washington Post:
In Hungarian election, Trump and Putin are backing Viktor Orban
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Adam Taylor / Washington Post:
Trump administration's secrecy on health deals alarms experts, governments — A dearth of information has been disclosed about the agreements, fueling speculation that the “America First” approach to foreign aid is exploitative. — The Trump administration has spent the better part …
Tim Balk / New York Times:
In Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Test for Voters on Iran War — Tuesday's special House election runoff in a conservative stretch of Georgia is one of the first to showcase disagreements over the conflict, including within the G.O.P. — A special House election …
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Ben Geman / Axios:
The massive economic impact of the global energy crisis — Even if the Iran war ended now and the Strait of Hormuz reopened, the crisis has lasted long enough to bring a meaningful and damaging toll worldwide. … - The UN expects global economic growth to slow from 2.9% in 2025 to 2.6% this year …
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Foreign Affairs
Blake Jones / Politico:
Trump endorses Steve Hilton in California governor's race … The endorsement may also spare Democrats from having to spend heavily to boost one of the Republican candidates themselves — a strategy they have employed in several races in the past. — “Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton likely frees …
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