The Hill Articles: April 8, 2026

April 8
George Santos says he’s becoming a first-time parent  Trump slams NATO after meeting with Mark Rutte Respiratory viruses lingering longer than usual this year Emmanuel Macron condemns Lebanon strikes, says he’s spoken with country’s leaders  Appeals court rejects Anthropic’s bid to temporarily halt Pentagon designation Ex-Army employee with top-secret clearance charged with leaking information to journalist Trump’s fragile ceasefire with Iran already showing cracks What to know about Iran’s 10-point plan that Trump called ‘workable basis’ for talks Ruling in Colorado conversion therapy case brings up free speech debate Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares for public offering Oil prices drop amid ceasefire Zeldin gives keynote address at climate skeptic conference The Memo: Trump’s dash for off-ramp in Iran fuels fears of strategic defeat March sets new record for most abnormally hot month in continental US 4 big questions hanging over Trump’s ceasefire with Iran Questions surround Strait of Hormuz opening as Iran contradicts US Mace calls for Bondi to testify in Epstein files probe or be held in contempt Automatic registration for US military draft to begin in December These 4 airlines have raised checked bag fees as fuel costs soar Iran complains US is breaking terms of ceasefire deal Fewer in US, Canada say it’s a good time to find a job: Gallup Law criminalizing online sexually explicit images sees first conviction Vance blames ‘legitimate misunderstanding’ for dispute over whether Lebanon included in ceasefire RFK Jr. launching podcast in ‘transparency’ push Swalwell campaign denies ‘outrageous’ claims of inappropriate behavior Khanna keeps door open to possible 2028 White House bid Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon emerge as obstacles for Iran ceasefire Democratic senator: Hegseth ‘blowing smoke’ with claims about Iran war Trump: ‘Fraudsters’ circulating purported Iran talks documents Democrats to try limiting Trump Iran war powers during House pro forma session Fired University of Wisconsin system president ‘blindsided’ by ouster Nation’s first anti-data center referendum passes in Wisconsin Trump says Republican ‘convincingly’ won Georgia district ‘despite the stench left’ by Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him Indiana governor suspends state gas tax for 30 days Israeli opposition leader slams Netanyahu for ‘lies sold’ to US Pakistan calls for restraint from US, Iran after ceasefire violations reported ‘across the conflict zone’ Lebanon official labels Israeli strikes ‘very dangerous turning point’ Schumer says Senate will vote on Iran war powers resolution next week Shapiro teases 2028 presidential run: ‘I’ll be a part of that conversation’ US citizens advised to leave Iraq via overland routes following drone attacks Influencer Dan Bilzerian files paperwork to challenge Fine in Florida FBI: Iran-linked hackers disrupted US oil, gas, water sites Megyn Kelly: I’d still back Trump even if he dropped a nuke — Dems are worse! Live updates: Leavitt disputes reports that Iran closed Strait of Hormuz Graham: Iran ceasefire deal ‘negotiating document’ has some ‘troubling aspects’ Watch live: NASA outlines Artemis II progress as mission wraps up Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israeli barrage in Lebanon Elon Musk’s DOGE stole your Social Security data Democratic Women’s Caucus outlines 2027 budget priorities Pope welcomes US-Iran ceasefire deal as ‘sign of deep hope’ Lebanon may pose a stumbling block in fragile US-Iran ceasefire Grindr set to host its first White House correspondents’ dinner party Trump says Vance may not attend peace talks in Pakistan over safety concerns Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to Gilgo Beach serial killings Trump, Iran claim victory under shaky ceasefire deal Rising: April 8, 2026 Senate Democrat: Strait of Hormuz tolls would be ‘extraordinary win for Iran’ Army secretary who clashed with Hegseth says he has no plans to ‘depart or resign’ Iran war rejected: Trump’s credibility gap widens Aid worker says attacks on Beirut ‘not targeted’: ‘It’s insane’ Former general on ceasefire deal: ‘Iran very much in control’ Trump calls barrage of attacks in Lebanon ‘separate skirmish’ National Trust argues no ‘national security emergency’ exists for resuming work on White House ballroom Bacon on ceasefire with Iran: ‘I am not sure there’s a deal’ US, Iran reach tenuous ceasefire deal: 5 takeaways Megyn Kelly on Trump posts: ‘I am sick of this s‑‑‑’ Ukraine is not a charity case — it is a strategic opportunity Watch: White House holds briefing as fragile ceasefire hangs over Iran war Americans cutting back on streaming platforms as belts tighten Slotkin says she’d consider 2028 presidential bid Putin adviser calls Strait of Hormuz Iran’s nuclear weapon: ‘Its potential is inexhaustible’ The Posse Comitatus workaround: ICE expands into domestic policing Nationwide legal battle over prediction markets takes center stage: Join the live discussion ICE officers shoot man in California immigration stop Iran demands $1 per barrel of oil passing through Strait of Hormuz, paid in crypto Loomer: US ‘didn’t really get anything’ out of Iran ceasefire negotiation Why a progressive and a MAHA activist are joining forces against Big Chemical At MSU, Abdul El-Sayed bets Hasan Piker can help bring the online left into the tent DOJ says Bondi won’t sit for Oversight deposition on Epstein files University of Wisconsin system president fired after refusing to quit Khanna: Carlson, Greene pushed Trump toward Iran ceasefire CNN on Iran government document Trump labeled ‘fake’: ‘It’s authentic’ Which apprentice is ‘fired’ next from Trump’s Cabinet? Melania Trump hails first conviction under Take It Down Act What did astronauts observe during the Artemis II lunar flyby? About half of New Yorkers approve of early Mamdani job performance: Poll Raising a child now costs over $300,000, study finds Hair growth products sold on Amazon are recalled over poisoning risk Kristi Noem’s replacement at Homeland Security faces a rough road ahead Oil prices plummet amid Trump-Iran ceasefire deal Wife of soldier detained on military base released from custody Trump threatens tariffs on any country supplying military weapons to Iran Rubio says US journalist Shelly Kittleson is free, working on safe departure from Iraq Trump’s NATO threat is strategic illiteracy Trump says he’s considering ‘joint venture’ with Iran for Strait of Hormuz tolls House Democrat slams ‘TACO’ jokes about Trump’s ceasefire with Iran Hegseth says military was ‘locked and loaded’ to carry out Trump’s Iran civilization threat Trump is deeply unpopular — yet voters still loathe Democrats Graham calls for congressional review of any Iran deal Hegseth claims ‘historic and overwhelming victory’ after Iran ceasefire Vance: Iran ceasefire deal ‘a fragile truce’ Trump: Iran deal ‘total and complete victory’ for US China’s retaliation against Panama has backfires across Latin America  Trump: There will be no enrichment of uranium in Iran Less than 10 percent now smoke, but we’re still far from finished Kalshi, prediction markets face legal hurdles Israeli opposition leader slams US-Iran ceasefire as ‘political disaster’ Watch: Hegseth, Caine brief reporters on Iran after Trump extends pause on strikes Trump says US will be ‘hangin’ around’ Strait of Hormuz: ‘Big money’ to be made Thorium energy can help Trump make peace with Iran Palestine is Trump’s leverage to end the Iran War Trump resets the clock on Iran talks: What to know NATO secretary-general visits Trump at volatile moment in Iran war Democratic presidential candidates set to court Black voters at Sharpton’s NAN Convention White House budget would cut thousands of TSA jobs: What to know Trump’s grave threats toward Iran stoke war crime debate
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