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Trump’s Iran ceasefire rocked within hours amid reported missile, drone attacks

Treaties April 8, 2026

Trump’s Iran ceasefire rocked within hours amid reported missile, drone attacks

Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, but reported drone attacks on Gulf states and Strait of Hormuz tensions signal the deal may already be strained.

Dem Senate nominee distances herself from Kamala Harris ahead of visit: 'Will not be attending'

Senate April 8, 2026

Dem Senate nominee distances herself from Kamala Harris ahead of visit: 'Will not be attending'

Hallie Shoffner pushed back on ties to former Vice President Kamala Harris and the national Democratic Party as she challenges Sen. Tom Cotton in Arkansas' Senate race.

Gen Jack Keane 'skeptical' that Iran ceasefire will hold, warns Tehran will 'delay and obfuscate'

Media April 8, 2026

Gen Jack Keane 'skeptical' that Iran ceasefire will hold, warns Tehran will 'delay and obfuscate'

Gen. Jack Keane says he is skeptical about the Iran ceasefire, warning Tehran has a track record of using negotiations to buy time and delay deals.

Trump’s Iran threat rattles GOP as some Republicans break ranks

Congress April 8, 2026

Trump’s Iran threat rattles GOP as some Republicans break ranks

Some Republicans publicly broke with Trump over his threat that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump-backed Republican pads GOP's fragile House majority by winning showdown for MTG's former seat

Donald Trump April 7, 2026

Trump-backed Republican pads GOP's fragile House majority by winning showdown for MTG's former seat

Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia's 14th Congressional District special election, reinforcing the GOP's slim 218-214 House majority for Speaker Johnson.

Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’

Congress April 7, 2026

Trump Iran threat sparks calls for his ouster, but one Dem says effort ‘not realistic’

Congressional Democrats push for the Trump 25th amendment after his Iran threat on Truth Social, but one senator calls the effort unrealistic.

Tennessee Senate passes bill criminalizing migrants who defy deportation orders

Deportation April 7, 2026

Tennessee Senate passes bill criminalizing migrants who defy deportation orders

Tennessee Republicans pass a bill criminalizing remaining in the state after a final deportation order, with violators facing jail and up to $2,500 fines.

Canada hate bill could be ‘weaponized’ against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns

Media April 7, 2026

Canada hate bill could be ‘weaponized’ against people of faith, Conservative lawmaker warns

Canada's Combatting Hate Act draws backlash from critics who say repealing the religious defense could chill sermons and criminalize Scripture.

Dem Senate primary erupts in key state as candidate teams up with radical streamer: 'America deserved 9/11'

Bernie Sanders April 7, 2026

Dem Senate primary erupts in key state as candidate teams up with radical streamer: 'America deserved 9/11'

Abdul El-Sayed draws fire from fellow Democrats and a GOP challenger for holding Michigan campus rallies with controversial progressive streamer Hasan Piker.

Steve Daines' handpicked Senate successor Kurt Alme vows to keep Montana in Republican hands in 2026

Montana April 6, 2026

Steve Daines' handpicked Senate successor Kurt Alme vows to keep Montana in Republican hands in 2026

Former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme says Sen. Steve Daines handpicked him to keep Montana's Senate seat in Republican hands as Democrats eye a path to retaking the majority in 2026.