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April 21, 2026
Trump makes confusing statements about where things stand in Iran, Iranian officials say they are not sure about going to Pakistan for talks with the US this week, Reports indicate that Trump is considering using money from the US Treasury to shore up the finances of the UAE, Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, but Iran responds by saying it means nothing, Trump’s approval rating sinks to a new low, Administration demands election records from Wayne County and Detroit, MI, Mike Johnson suffers two embarrassing losses in the House, Virginia passes a redistricting referendum that may boost Democrats’ chances of winning four more seats in the House.
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