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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Impeachment As A Referendum On The Iran Fiasco  —  Getting caught trying to stop Trump will do much more for Democrats' public image than fighting internally over whether to blacklist a podcaster.  And, at some point, it might work.  —  ∙ Paid  —  With the House of Representatives …

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 …

Republican super PAC's multi-hundred-million dollar ad buy shows a Senate GOP on defense … The list also included GOP-held Senate seats in redder states in its spending list — Alaska, Iowa and Ohio — suggesting the major GOP super PAC is preparing for significant political headwinds in the midterms.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.”

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 …

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” …

UM Chinese researcher dies after alleged questioning by feds  —  Chinese officials are calling on the United States to investigate the death of a University of Michigan researcher after undergoing what they labeled “hostile questioning” by federal law enforcement.

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.

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 …