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Farnaz Fassihi / New York Times:
Control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's Uranium Stockpiles Were Sticking Points  —  The U.S. had demanded that Iran immediately reopen the strait to all maritime traffic, but Iran said it would do so only after a final peace deal, according to Iranian officials.
New York Times:
What Now?  Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.  —  The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.  —  Vice President JD Vance's failure to win the concessions the United States sought from Iran in a single …
New York Times:
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. And Iran Fail to Agree on Peace Deal After 21 Hours of Talks, Vance Says  —  Vice President JD Vance said the Iranian delegation had not accepted American terms for ending the war after a marathon, face-to-face session in Pakistan.  —  Here's the latest.
Dan Goldberg / Politico:
No deal: Vance and Iranians fail to reach agreement after marathon session … “They have chosen not to accept our terms,” Vance said.  “The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon.”
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Swalwell loses all 21 of his endorsements from Dem colleagues  —  Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) lost the last of the 21 endorsements he had from fellow Democratic members of Congress on Saturday as Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) rescinded her support for his gubernatorial campaign.
Michael Williams / CNN:
Manhattan DA launches investigation into sexual assault allegation against Eric Swalwell
Washington Post:
Swalwell staffers stand with accusers as Manhattan DA confirms investigation
Ella Morrison / New York Post:
Eric Swalwell under investigation by Manhattan DA over alleged sex assault of staffer
New York Times:
Judges Fired After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students  —  The immigration judges' abrupt dismissals marked the latest efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the country's immigration courts.  —  The Trump administration has fired two immigration judges …
Sarah Davis / The Hill:
Former general urges Trump to call Xi over Iran, Strait of Hormuz  —  Retired Army Gen. Jack Keane urged President Trump to take action to break Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.  —  In a Friday interview on the “Cats & Cosby” radio show, Keane told hosts John Catsimatidis …
Discussion: Raw Story and NewsMax.com
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Michael Crowley / New York Times:
Navy Warships Cross Hormuz Strait for Mine-Clearing Work, U.S. Says
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Paul Krugman:
Delusions of Grandeur, Hungary Edition
Naiara Galarraga Gortázar / El País:
Amanda Ungaro: From sharing soirées with the Trumps to being deported by ICE  —  The former Brazilian model and ex-ambassador to the United Nations speaks in an interview about her expulsion from the United States, which she attributes to maneuvers by her former partner, and about a flight on Epstein's plane
Discussion: Yahoo News
Jennifer Scholtes / Politico:
The MAGA loyalist working to grow the foreign guest-worker program … CAMBRIDGE, Maryland — On Capitol Hill, Rep. Andy Harris is one of the most uncompromising advocates of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.  On the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, the Maryland Republican …
abc7NY:
Man with knife fatally shot by police after stabbing people at Grand Central, police say  —  MIDTOWN EAST, Manhattan (WABC) — Police shot and killed a knife-wielding man on a subway platform at Grand Central Station on Saturday morning after he stabbed at least three people, according to the NYPD.
G. Elliott Morris / Strength In Numbers:
The mystery variable that explains stubbornly low consumer sentiment  —  Plus, more on moderation and AI “polls.”  Your weekly political data roundup for April 12, 2026. … Leading off: Consumer sentiment just hit the lowest level ever recorded by the University of Michigan …
Hunter Walker / Talking Points Memo:
Staff At Minnesota Deportation Hub Received ‘Obscene’ Trump-Themed Challenge Coins Adorned With Skulls  —  Federal employees involved in the massive operation that led to a surge of deportations and detentions around Minneapolis in recent months have received a souvenir from the controversial mission.
New York Times:
U.S. Intelligence Shows China Taking a More Active Role in Iran War  —  China may have shipped missiles to Iran, and Beijing is allowing some companies to sell Tehran supplies that can be used in military production, American officials said.  —  American intelligence agencies have obtained information …
Discussion: SpyTalk and The Independent
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Alec Dent / Washington Post:
Heritage president toasted editor of controversial right-wing magazine
Gabrielle Fahmy / New York Post:
Eric Swalwell paid illegal Brazilian live-in nanny under the table with campaign funds, complaint alleges
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Daniel Lippman / Politico:
Kennedy Center nixes top lawyer's cover band from venue
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NBC News:
Appeals court rules Trump's White House ballroom construction can temporarily move forward
Tim Balk / New York Times:
4 Takeaways From the First Big Gathering of Potential 2028 Democratic Candidates
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Sophie Brams / The Hill:
Kelly rips Witkoff, Kushner role in Iran talks: Can't send ‘two real estate developers’ to negotiate peace
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Alex Nguyen / Mother Jones:
Trump: Buy American, Unless It's for My Ballroom
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Henry J. Gomez / NBC News:
Police responded to report of ‘domestic dispute’ at Ohio governor candidate's home in 2019
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit and Breitbart
Cassandra Dumay / Politico:
AI use in housing is booming. The rules to keep it fair are shrinking.
Dasha Burns / Politico:
Marjorie Taylor Greene Predicts a GOP Bloodbath in the Midterms
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Newsweek
Kelly Hooper / Politico:
Trump is still trying to DOGE the NIH. Republicans are tired.
Daniel Desrochers / Politico:
‘The plan is working’: Trump's trade chief brushes off economic fears in Rust Belt tour
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Norman Eisen / The Contrarian:
Revelations About a Trump-Witkoff Business Raise Troubling Questions
 

 
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Financial Times:
Hedge fund manager Crispin Odey drops his £79M libel lawsuit against the Financial Times, after FT said 15 women were willing to testify in court against him

William Bishop / Pew Research Center:
Survey: 64% of US adults read a print book in the past year, down from 72% in 2011; 31% read an e-book, vs. 17% in 2011, while 26% have listened to an audiobook
 
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