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Iran on Wednesday threatened the safety of vessels attempting to pass through a key Red Sea strait amid the Strait of Hormuz’s closure. 

President Trump has signaled a willingness to de-escalate conflict in the region, proposing a 15-point ceasefire plan to limit Iran’s ballistic missiles and nuclear capabilities while providing sanction relief. 

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt signaled on Wednesday the U.S. was winding down its military operation in Iran, but vowed to ramp up attacks against the country if it does not agree to U.S. terms.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday would not confirm that talks on the war in Iran would take place in coming days, saying, “Nothing should be deemed official until it is announced formally by the White House.”

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President Trump made his first public call for a clean extension of the nation’s warrantless spy powers Wednesday, pointing to the ongoing conflict in Iran as a rationale. 

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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Wednesday that Sony cannot hold Cox Communications liable for not disconnecting customers who illegally downloaded copyrighted music, a battle that has sent ripples through the music and telecommunications industries.

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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) responded with “love” after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pastor suggested he should be “crucified.”

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The president of the largest federal workers union warned lawmakers on Tuesday not to leave Washington for Easter recess without first striking a deal to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and other government employees, as the partial government shutdown has now stretched to 39 days.

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) asked on Tuesday for his congressional salary to be withheld until the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is over. 

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