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Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Trump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami While Iran Talks Collapsed — On his way to Florida, President Trump said it did not matter to him if a deal with Iran was reached or not: “We win, regardless,” he said. — On Saturday evening, as Vice President JD Vance took a podium in Pakistan …
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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.
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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 …
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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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Annie Karni / New York Times:
Push to Expel Swalwell Could Touch Off Chain Reaction of House Removal Votes — The House could move within days to consider expelling Representative Eric Swalwell, Democrat of California, in light of sexual assault allegations against him. There could be more to come for both parties.
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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 rescinded her support for his gubernatorial campaign.
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales set to face expulsion votes — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) plans to force a vote to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) next week over sexual assault and misconduct allegations, Axios has learned. Swalwell denies the allegations.
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Michael Williams / CNN:
Manhattan DA launches investigation into sexual assault allegation against Eric Swalwell
Dustin Gardiner / Politico:
Swalwell staffers in unsigned statement: 'We're horrified' by accusations
Swalwell staffers in unsigned statement: 'We're horrified' by accusations
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Ella Morrison / New York Post:
Eric Swalwell under investigation by Manhattan DA over alleged sex assault of staffer
Eric Swalwell under investigation by Manhattan DA over alleged sex assault of staffer
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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 …
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Michael Crowley / New York Times:
Navy Warships Cross Hormuz Strait for Mine-Clearing Work, U.S. Says
Ben Meiselas / Meidas+:
Saturday Afternoon News Updates: The Islamabad Talks Are Collapsing — 4/11/26
Saturday Afternoon News Updates: The Islamabad Talks Are Collapsing — 4/11/26
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Washington Post:
Hungarian election tests Trump's global reach as Orban fights for survival — The president and vice president strongly backed Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a Kremlin ally and E.U. antagonist, but he trails in polls after 16 years in power. — Summary — BUDAPEST — In an election …
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Paul Krugman:
Delusions of Grandeur, Hungary Edition
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Michelle Goldberg / New York Times:
He Was ‘Trump Before Trump.’ Now He's in Trouble.
He Was ‘Trump Before Trump.’ Now He's in Trouble.
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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
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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