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6:40 AM ET, April 6, 2026

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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.
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.
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.
Discussion: Reuters
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.
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.
Discussion: Fox News
Ben Geman / Axios:
Oil climbs anew on mixed signals about Iran war's future  —  Brent crude oil climbed more than 1% to above $110 per barrel when markets opened Sunday amid mixed signals about the Iran war that's creating unprecedented disruption to global energy flows.
Axios:
Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue
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.
Discussion: Reuters
Meridith McGraw / Wall Street Journal:
Trump Warns Iran He Could Strike ‘Every Power Plant,’ in WSJ Interview
NBC News:
Second airman in F-15E that was shot down over Iran rescued safely, U.S. officials say
Paul Krugman:
Living in Hell  —  War crimes coming: A horrifying update  —  America as we knew it may end Tuesday.
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: 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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Axios:   Dems eyeing 2028 want huge tax cuts — but big hikes for the rich
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 …
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.”
Discussion: NOTUS
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 …
Discussion: Fox News
Irie Sentner / Politico:
‘Proactively fall in line’: Holocaust Memorial Museum quietly changed content after Trump returned to office … “It seems like they were trying to proactively fall in line as to not then be forced to change,” one of the people said.  —  The museum pulled from its website a page called …
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 …
Politico:
Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ's resurrection … The Justice Department also chimed in on X.  —  “Today, as millions of Christians gather in their churches across the nation to celebrate the resurrection of Christ, this Department —
Axios:
Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions … - Many Democrats believe they lost to Donald Trump in 2024 because voters didn't like some of their left-leaning policies, not just how they were communicated. … - Last year Newsom said that “not one person ever in my office …
 
 
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Daniel Miller / Politico:
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Discussion: NewsMax.com
Natasha Korecki / NBC News:
Sen. Ruben Gallego considers a 2028 presidential run: ‘We have to look at it’
Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
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