The Hill Articles: April 11, 2026

April 11
Vance says no headway in ceasefire talks: ‘I think that’s bad news for Iran’ China preparing delivery of new air defense systems to Iran, report says White House ballroom construction can continue, federal appeals court says Sunday shows preview: Ceasefire on shaky ground as US, Iran hold direct talks in Pakistan Ex-diplomat ranks US-Vatican tensions as ‘maybe a 23’ on a 1-10 scale of unusual Virginia redistricting battle enters home stretch Manhattan DA to investigate Swalwell over sexual assault allegation Former general urges Trump to call Xi over Iran, Strait of Hormuz UK halts Chagos Island transfer after US withdraws support Kelly rips Witkoff, Kushner role in Iran talks: Can’t send ‘two real estate developers’ to negotiate peace What is a servicemember’s life worth? Russia versus the US US military starts removing mines from Strait of Hormuz China’s energy dominance plan is built on the backs of forced labor US, Iran begin face-to-face talks for first time since 1979 For our 250th anniversary, the new blue ‘founding fathers’ are crushing the right Progressives are poised for a big victory in New Jersey Maher: Trump pushed Iran ceasefire to ‘save face’ as war crime concerns mount Rubio pulls green cards of 3 Iranian immigrants with alleged ties to regime Luna moves to oust Swalwell from House over assault allegations This bill would exacerbate the affordability crisis  Trump says Virginia ‘has lost its Energy, Vitality, and Strength’ under Spanberger Khanna open to alliance with Greene as GOP rift deepens: ‘I’m game’ Trump signals tankers headed to US to load up ‘sweetest’ oil: ‘We are waiting for you’ Deadline to file claim in Dollar General class action settlement nears New York, California compete as disaster tourism destinations for economists Nick Lachey reveals 98 Degrees kept an ‘age of consent’ guide on tour bus Nancy Guthrie kidnapping could be retribution: Ann Burgess Democratic leaders press Swalwell to exit governor’s race over assault claims You’re paying taxes — why aren’t billionaires? Surge of tax refund scams detected ahead of IRS deadline: What to watch for Vance leads US-Iran talks in Pakistan as ceasefire wobbles Who would benefit from Bernie Sanders’ wealth tax on billionaires? Swalwell calls sexual assault claims ‘flat false’ as pressure mounts to drop governor bid Gambling addiction is soaring: The SAFE Bet Act can stop it getting worse Title IX agreements on shaky ground after Education Department rescinds gender-identity deals How Hegseth has transformed the Pentagon’s wartime press operation  Democratic leaders navigate minefield amid liberal clamor to remove Trump
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