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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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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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Paul Krugman:
The Terrorist in Chief — It's time for us to face up to the ugly reality — Terrorism, according to ICE — yes, that ICE — “involves violence or the threat of violence against people or property to further a particular ideology.” The official website goes on to declare that …
Associated Press:
Airstrikes on Iran kill more than 25 as new ceasefire proposal is shared — Israel and the United States carried out a wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, killing more than 25 people and hitting the South Pars natural gas field, and Iran responded with missile fire on Israel and its Gulf Arab neighbors.
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Michael D. Shear / New York Times:
On Iran, Trump Keeps World Off Balance With Ever-Changing Threats
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Wall Street Journal and New Republic
Ben Geman / Axios:
Oil climbs anew on mixed signals about Iran war's future
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Trump to Axios: Iran deal possible by Tues., otherwise “I am blowing up everything”
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
There's Another Big Reason Trump Is Stuck in the Gulf
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Meridith McGraw / Wall Street Journal:
Trump Warns Iran He Could Strike ‘Every Power Plant,’ in WSJ Interview
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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Pope calls for peace, Trump vows hell for Iran on Easter
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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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New York Times:
A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran — For the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative. — The two crew members ejected from their fighter jet just seconds after it was hit by Iranian fire.
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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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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.”
Isabel DeBre / Associated Press:
Doctors warn that Israel is targeting Lebanon's health care system, as it did Gaza's — Two years ago, Dr. Mohammed Ziara watched Israel ravage Gaza's health care system, shelling hospitals, striking ambulances and forcing patients to evacuate. Now Ziara — along with many other medical workers …
Mia McCarthy / Politico:
Jim Jordan's dream might not be deferred much longer … “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.”
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
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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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 …
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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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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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Washington Post:
Virginians deeply divided on Spanberger months after her landslide win — A Washington Post-Schar School poll finds that Virginia voters are highly polarized over Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), who ran as a unifying centrist. — Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's approval rating stands …
New York Times:
This Is Not China's War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago — Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term. — The energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East caught China …
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