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12:10 AM ET, April 13, 2026

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Associated Press:
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after ‘painful’ election result  —  Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat on Sunday after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a powerful figure …
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New York Times:
Hungary Election Results: Viktor Orban Concedes Defeat and Congratulates Peter Magyar  —  Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.  —  Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary …
Isaac Stanley-Becker / The Atlantic:
Hungary Just Ousted the Unoustable
Discussion: All Rise News, KDFX-TV, Telex and KRDO
Marton Dunai / Financial Times:   Hungary's Orbán concedes defeat as opposition heads for landslide win
New York Times:
Many Polls Say Orban Will Lose. But He Has an Edge Even Before Voting Begins.
Discussion: Bloomberg
Natalie Allison / Washington Post:
Inside Vance's Iran negotiations: No deal, but ‘friendly’ talks  —  Vice President JD Vance's negotiations in Pakistan with Iran failed to end the war, but progress was reported on building goodwill.  —  Summary  —  The involvement of Vice President JD Vance had raised hopes around the world …
Discussion: Fox News, Axios, Eschaton and IJR
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Tyler Pager / New York Times:
21 Hours in Pakistan: How Vance Tried and Failed to End a War He Opposed
The Guardian:
‘This is not serious leadership’: Donald Trump and Marco Rubio watch UFC in Miami as Iran talks fail
Wesley Clark / USA Today:
Gen. Wesley Clark: Iran has the advantage over US in negotiations
Discussion: Raw Story
Washington Post:
Trump announces naval blockade of Iran after Islamabad talks yield no deal
Ian Ward / Politico:   The War With Iran Offers a Snapshot of Trump World. It's Not a Pretty Picture.
New York Times:
Four Ways Trump's War Is Weakening America
Discussion: Raw Story
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Allie Griffin / New York Post:
Trump blasts Pope Leo as ‘weak,’ says he prefers his ‘MAGA’ brother after pontiff's veiled jabs over Iran war, immigration  —  President Trump slammed Pope Leo XIV for being “weak on crime,” and “terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy Truth Social post Sunday night.
Norah O'Donnell / CBS News:
Pope Leo statements on Iran war and mass deportations inspire American cardinals to speak out  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  When President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran this past week, it came after a chorus of world leaders called for an end to the war.
Discussion: Newsweek, Letters from Leo and KRDO
NBC News:
Eric Swalwell drops bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations  —  The Democratic candidate faced immediate calls to end his campaign, with many supporters withdrawing their endorsements.  —  Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell on Sunday dropped his bid for governor …
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Associated Press:
Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor's race and resign from Congress
Daniel Lippman / Politico:
DHS probing Swalwell over allegations he illegally employed nanny
Washington Post:
Swalwell suspends campaign for Calif. governor amid growing rancor over sexual misconduct claims
Alex Wickham / Bloomberg:
UK Won't Take Part in Trump's Planned Blockade of Hormuz Strait  —  The UK will not take part in the proposed US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, setting up yet another point of contention between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the conflict in Iran.
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David Goldman / CNN:
Why Trump is threatening to blockade a strait that Iran is already blockading  —  The Middle East Donald Trump Oil & gas Investing  —  President Donald Trump is threatening to close off the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial waterway that he has repeatedly told Iran must be reopened unconditionally.
emptywheel:
Having Failed to Win a “Marathon” [sic] without Training, Trump Announces Blockade of Iran's Blockade
Discussion: Newsweek and The Moderate Voice
Associated Press:
Live updates: Trump directs US Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
David Rothkopf / The Daily Beast:
How Trump Just Proved He Is History's Most Powerful Idiot  —  BLOCKADED  —  He sent three stooges to botch talking peace, then went to UFC.  He's blockading a blockade.  No one in history comes close to this idiocy.  —  It is well known that Donald Trump covets titles, awards and honors.
Discussion: Raw Story
Tim Balk / New York Times:
Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop By Midterms, Underscoring G.O.P. Peril  —  The president has sent mixed messages on how long he expects costs to be high.  Some in his party voiced fresh concern after his comments on Sunday.  —  President Trump suggested on Sunday that elevated gasoline prices …
Amy Chozick / New York Times:
Someone Has to Be Happy.  Why Not Lauren Sánchez Bezos? … A lot of things make Lauren Sánchez Bezos ridiculously happy.  Helicopters.  Fashion.  Protecting the narwhal.  Her little sister, Elena.  Her five best girlfriends.  And, of course, her new husband, Jeff Bezos.
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Swalwell scandal threatens cascade of House expulsion votes  —  The scandal surrounding Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is rapidly ballooning and could jolt a surge of expulsion votes for at least three of his House colleagues as soon as the chamber returns from recess next week.
 
 
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Wall Street Journal:
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