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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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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.
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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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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Zeteo, Wonkette, ABC News, The Hill, Wall Street Journal, MS NOW, NewsMax.com, Raw Story, Digby's Hullabaloo, Mediaite, The Moderate Voice and The Daily Beast
Ben Geman / Axios:
Oil climbs anew on mixed signals about Iran war's future
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NewsMax.com, CNN, Washington Examiner and Financial Times
Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Pope calls for peace, Trump vows hell for Iran on Easter
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Washington Examiner, New York Times, MS NOW, The American Spectator, RNS, Chicago Sun Times, Washington Post, CNN and Middle East Monitor
Michael D. Shear / New York Times:
On Iran, Trump Keeps World Off Balance With Ever-Changing Threats
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Wall Street Journal, New Republic, The Independent and NOTUS
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
There's Another Big Reason Trump Is Stuck in the Gulf
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The Hill, Lawyers, Guns & Money, Palm Beach Post, Digby's Hullabaloo, TMZ.com, Rolling Stone, Washington Post, Mediaite, New York Times and Politico
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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Eschaton, more at Mediagazer »
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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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Raw Story
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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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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Wall Street Journal, The Times of Israel, Semafor, Reuters, Associated Press, Axios, NewsMax.com, Forbes, NBC News and emptywheel
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New York Times:
Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account … Almost immediately after an immigration agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis this winter, the federal government cast the injured man as an attempted murderer and the agent as the victim of a brutal beating.
David Gilbert / Wired:
The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It's Using Voter Roll Data — The acting head of the DOJ's voting section told a judge last week that the agency had not touched the nonpublic voter roll data it has collected. That wasn't true. — Last week in Rhode Island, in a hearing …
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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 …
Benjamin Lopez Steven / CBC News:
Trump's respect for King Charles possibly quashed desire to annex Canada, says royal commentator — U.S. president was unaware Charles is Canada's head of state, Robert Hardman writes in new book — An upcoming book authored by a prominent royal commentator says U.S. President Donald Trump …
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.”
Just Security:
When War Crimes Rhetoric Becomes Battlefield Reality: The Slippery Slope to Total War on Iran — “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!” posted President Donald Trump on Easter Sunday.
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Politico, CBS News, Washington Times and Associated Press
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.”
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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NBC News, Straight Arrow News, Fox News, UPI, CNN, NewsMax.com, Raw Story, Los Angeles Times, Mercury News, City & State New York, Washington Examiner and Mediaite
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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Reuters
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
The Marshall Project:
ICE Has Detained 6,200+ Kids in Trump's Second Term, Up 10x Since Biden Left Office — Advocates warn trauma from detentions will cause kids lifelong damage. — Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained over 6,200 children during President Donald Trump's second term …
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Reason
Andrew Higgins / New York Times:
A Hidden Russian Hand in Hungary's Election? Actually, It's Quite Open. — Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made hostility to Ukraine a centerpiece of his campaign. Moscow seems determined to repay the favor. — Throughout four years of full-scale war in Ukraine, Hungary has worked …
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Reuters, Radio Free Europe/Radio …, Washington Post, The Spectator, The Daily Wire, The Gateway Pundit, NewsMax.com and Bloomberg
NBC News:
U.S. marshals waived training rules for Musk's armed DOGE security, emails say — The U.S. Marshals Service allowed some members of Musk's security team to sidestep experience and training requirements, according to emails. — Members of Elon Musk's private security team were deputized …
Joyce Vance / Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance:
The Week Ahead — The president of the United States greeted the country with this Truth Social post about his intentions in Iran on Easter Sunday: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!
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