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The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire ahead of planned negotiations in Pakistan, though Israel says it will continue its strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Democrats narrow the margin in a ruby-red Georgia Congressional district during a special election on Tuesday. And a Reuters report details hundreds of immigration arrests at U.S. airports.

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The Artemis II astronauts fly deeper into space than any humans before them,   Iran and the U.S. continue fighting as U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest ceasefire deadline approaches, while Trump uses a daring rescue mission to sell the war to the American public. Plus, Vice President JD Vance heads to Hungary to support a MAGA ally, Prime Minister Viktor Orban. And the UK considers banning Kanye West ahead of a festival this summer. 

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Artemis II moon crew flies farther than humans have ever gone before

Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline

Trump seizes on rescue of downed airman to recast unpopular Iran war

Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election

US Supreme Court clears way for dismissal of case against Trump ally Steve Bannon

Pressure mounts on UK government to ban Kanye West after festival backlash
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The U.S. and Iran receive a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire proposal that could go into effect as early as Monday, but Tehran says it won't immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Details emerge of the U.S. mission to rescue a downed airman in Iran. Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday mark the deadliest day of the recent hostilities between the two countries. Plus, Trump pushes to privatize the TSA and asks for funding to reopen Alcatraz.

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*This podcast has been corrected to remove an incorrect reference to the date as March 5.

The United States rescues a wounded American airman from after Iran shot down his F‑15 behind enemy lines. President Trump threatens to attack Iranian power plants and bridges on Tuesday if Tehran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte heads to the White House next week, as Trump’s anger over Iran has pushed the alliance into a crisis. Troops from Chad arrive in Haiti as part of the first U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force. A look at why an unusual primary election in California could put a Republican in the Governor’s seat. Plus, scientists fashion a handbag out of collagen derived from T-rex fossils.

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U.S. forces are racing to rescue a missing pilot after Iranian fire brought down two American warplanes.  Iranian media report strikes on a petrochemical zone. Ukraine strikes deals to export its drone expertise to Gulf nations. U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed surge in defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Netflix looks to build up its franchises post Warner Brothers deal. Plus, a statue-worthy rat in Cambodia. 

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Further Reading

⁠Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general⁠

⁠US Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say⁠

⁠Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz⁠

⁠A month into war, Lebanon's prime minister says no end in sight ⁠

⁠Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds after historic surge in redemption requests⁠

⁠Artemis capsule boost puts astronauts moon-bound for record-breaking journey
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