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1:15 PM ET, April 6, 2026

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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 …
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Michael Tomasky / New Republic:
You Can Smell It Now: The Trump Presidency Is in Total Free Fall  —  The presidency of Donald Trump is now officially in collapse.  His war is ... not exactly a disaster, but it sure isn't the cakewalk he envisioned when he sprang it on the American people and the world with no notice on February 28.
Discussion: Raw Story, The Hill, Townhall, HuffPost and IJR
Alex Gangitano / Politico:
Trump says he would ‘take the oil’ in Iran — except that Americans want the war to end
Discussion: Politico and CBS News
Lucy Campbell / The Guardian:
Middle East crisis live: Trump says military action helping people of Iran because ‘they want to hear bombs because they want to be free’
Discussion: UPI, Mediaite and New York Times
Lucy Campbell / The Guardian:
‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump's expletive-laden threat to Iran
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.
Mark Sherman / Associated Press:
Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction  —  Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, on Monday won a Supreme Court order that is expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.
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Julian Mark / Washington Post:
Supreme Court sides with Steve Bannon in bid to dismiss Jan. 6 conviction
Discussion: Roll Call and SCOTUSblog
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.
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 …
Discussion: Axios
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 …
Discussion: Popular Information
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 …
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 …
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.”
Discussion: NOTUS and Raw Story
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!!!
Discussion: Bloomberg Law
Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
Trump's Total War Budget  —  PN is supported by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  🎖️ Subscribe to PN 🎖️  —  Last week, President Trump called for the culmination of a 45-year Republican dream and did so in a way designed to do maximum damage to the GOP — not to mention the country.
Discussion: GZERO
Steven Beschloss / America, America:
Donald Trump Needs to Be Removed  —  He is becoming increasingly dangerous and unable to perform the duties of his office, requiring the invocation of the 25th Amendment  —  It's useless to spotlight every crazy post spat out by Donald Trump.  But his post yesterday—on Easter Sunday …
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 …
Discussion: New Republic and Raw Story
William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Impeach Him Again  —  It's a weird spot we're in when it comes to re-funding DHS: Even though leaders in both chambers and President Trump have backed a plan to fund the whole Department with the exception of ICE and the Border Patrol, which Republicans plan to instead fund through party-line …
Discussion: Off Message and Just Security
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 …
Discussion: The Lever, Raw Story and Mediaite
Mark Landler / New York Times:
Epstein in Paris: How a Sex Offender Hustled for Access to France's Elite  —  Jeffrey Epstein spent his last days of freedom in Paris, meeting with influential figures.  It was a playbook he used everywhere he lived to stamp a veneer of respectability on a life of sordid criminality.
Discussion: NewsMax.com
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 …
J.D. Wolf / MeidasTouch News:
Trump Fundraises Off Jesus' Crucifixion  —  Trump then pivoted to his own assassination attempt before directing followers to a donation form  —  Donald Trump sent a fundraising email on Easter weekend telling supporters “Today, we celebrate Christ's sacrifice on the Cross” …
Discussion: Salon
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 …
 
 
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Menna Alaa El Din / Reuters:
Iran rejects ceasefire in response to proposals and emphasises need for permanent end to war, IRNA says
George Steer / Financial Times:
Trump family-linked investment group backs spa company offering medical screening
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The Marshall Project:
ICE Has Detained 6,200+ Kids in Trump's Second Term, Up 10x Since Biden Left Office
Discussion: Reason
Robert A. Pape / New York Times:
The War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power
Isabel DeBre / Associated Press:
Doctors warn that Israel is targeting Lebanon's health care system, as it did Gaza's
New York Times:
A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran
 Earlier Items: 
Megan Messerly / Politico:
Trump promised a post-war economic rebound. The damage may linger far longer.
Peter Geoghegan / Democracy for Sale:
What happens to Britain's radical right if Orbán loses?
Discussion: Washington Post
New York Times:
This Is Not China's War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago
Ben Geman / Axios:
The massive economic impact of the global energy crisis
Discussion: Foreign Affairs
Adam Taylor / Washington Post:
Trump administration's secrecy on health deals alarms experts, governments
Discussion: Vox