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“Vice president JD Vance led The US delegation and says no agreement was reached. He says a major roadblock was Iran not agreeing to end their nuclear weapons program. In the Middle East, The US says two warships have passed through the hotly contested Strait Of Hormuz.”

“The defense department says two navy guided missile destroyers passed through the Strait Of Hormuz as the critical water passageway has become a key landmark in the ongoing conflict. US central command said that The US forces had begun setting conditions to clear Iranian sea mines planted throughout the waterway.”

“Victor, Christina, and Jeremy, we are we are bonded forever, and no one down here is ever gonna know what the four of us just went through. And it was the most special thing that will ever happen in my life.”

“Minnesota sued the Trump administration in March, accusing it of withholding evidence in the shootings. Anytime law enforcement takes the life of a community member, it's really important that there be a thorough and complete investigation.”

“Major supporters of California representative Eric Swalwell's bid for governor are now withholding that support. The move comes following allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including once when she worked for him.”

“The simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon, and they will not seek the tools that would enable them to quickly achieve a nuclear weapon. That is the core goal of the president of The United States, and that's what we've been trying to achieve through these negotiations.”

“On Saturday, police arrested protesters blocking entrances to Ireland's only oil refinery. Vehicle convoys and roadblocks are also causing traffic jams and leading to the closing of several major roadways. The protests have been growing since they began on Tuesday.”

“Swalwell is denying the sexual assault allegation saying in a video posted online Friday that they were absolutely false. In a statement, house democratic leaders stopped short of calling for his resignation, but demanded he end his gubernatorial campaign and that there be a, quote, swift investigation.”

“You're coming in and talking with your teenager about problem gambling, but you're coming in, you know, fire and brimstone. This is the worst thing in the world. Teenagers are gonna shut down. They're not gonna wanna have that conversation.”

“If there's still some pruning to do, you might be a little bit less aggressive with pruning. In other words, leaving a little bit more wood in those trees, if you felt like you had significant frost damage.”

“In addition to the naval blockade, president Trump on Sunday said that The US would begin destroying mines laid by Iranians in the Strait Of Hormuz and added that Iranians would be, quote, blown to hell if they fired at The US. Over the past two weeks, president Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure, bomb the country, quote, back to the stone age, and to wipe out its entire civilization in one night.”

“And it is asymmetric. It affects different countries differently. If you are in the vicinities of the conflict, it's a big hit on you. If you are an oil importer, it is a big hit on you. If you have no reserves to protect yourself, you're in a very tough, situation.”

“Democratic representative Eric Swalwell announced this evening that he's suspending his campaign for California governor. He made the announcement in a post on social media. Swawa was recently accused of sexual assault against several former staff members.”

“Virginians are voting on a measure that could result in a four seat gain in Virginia's congressional delegation for Democrats. That could make house minority leader Hakeem Jeffries speaker of the house. Virginia could be one of the last states to act in the national redistricting frenzy kicked off by Trump.”

“Voters in Hungary turned out in numbers not seen since the fall of communism Sunday and resoundingly rejected a reelection bid by long serving prime minister Viktor Orban. During his sixteen years in office, Orban often challenged the governance of the European Union. Incoming pre prime minister, Peter Magyar, says he will repair Hungary's relations with the EU.”

“In addition to the naval blockade, president Trump on Sunday said that The US would begin destroying mines laid by Iranians in the Strait Of Hormuz and added that Iranians would be, quote, blown to hell if they fired at The US. Over the past two weeks, president Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure, bomb the country, quote, back to the stone age, and to wipe out its entire civilization in one night.”

“And it is asymmetric. It affects different countries differently. If you are in the vicinities of the conflict, it's a big hit on you. If you are an oil importer, it is a big hit on you. If you have no reserves to protect yourself, you're in a very tough, situation.”

“Democratic representative Eric Swalwell announced this evening that he's suspending his campaign for California governor. He made the announcement in a post on social media. Swawa was recently accused of sexual assault against several former staff members.”

“Virginians are voting on a measure that could result in a four seat gain in Virginia's congressional delegation for Democrats. That could make house minority leader Hakeem Jeffries speaker of the house. Virginia could be one of the last states to act in the national redistricting frenzy kicked off by Trump.”

“Voters in Hungary turned out in numbers not seen since the fall of communism Sunday and resoundingly rejected a reelection bid by long serving prime minister Viktor Orban. During his sixteen years in office, Orban often challenged the governance of the European Union. Incoming pre prime minister, Peter Magyar, says he will repair Hungary's relations with the EU.”

“Vance is leading a team that includes president Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law Jared Kushner. The high stakes role represents what may be Vance's most significant moment of his political career. It will certainly be a defining factor as he looks further ahead to a possible run at the White House himself.”

“In a statement, Russian president Vladimir Putin said his forces would abide by the ceasefire from 4PM Saturday through end of Easter Sunday. Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, had previously called for an Easter truce and agreed to Putin's offer, saying it was a chance for Russia to choose real progress towards peace.”

“The president has no independent power in this area of his own. He only has such authority as congress has given him, and here, they have not given him the kind of vast sweeping authority, he's claiming.”

“The FAA says anti drone lasers can now be used along The US southern border. Earlier this year, the agency shut down airspace in parts of Texas after the Pentagon deployed the systems.”

“Now the charity, which helps HIV positive young people in Lesotho and Botswana, has filed suit in Britain's high court, accusing Harry and a fellow trustee of defamation, a claim both men have rejected. It's just the latest legal headache for the Duke of Sussex who's awaiting a high court decision on the phone hacking case.”

“The straight as they call it, and I think it's gonna go pretty quickly. And if it doesn't, we'll be able to finish it off one way or the other. It's going well. They've been talking for forty seven years with other presidents, and we're not doing much talking.”

“NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, who went to space twice as a private astronaut, was on the ship with workers from the US Navy and NASA. And what do you guys think? We just brought some astronauts back from the moon. It was the first time that the US Navy and NASA had teamed up for a spacecraft recovery since the end of the Apollo lunar program in 1972.”

“I do not suggest to you in any way that I'm perfect or that I'm a mistake. I've certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past, but those mistakes are between me and my wife. And to her, I apologize deeply for putting her in this position.”

“Saturday night will mark his first major concert since the cancellation of his Justice tour in 2022. There are other big names in store too. Rock star Jack White was a last minute addition to the lineup. The English indie band, the XX, is reuniting this year for the first time since 2018.”

“The law is set to take effect on January 1 targeting platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The prime minister announced the plan directly to young people online saying it's meant to protect them from rising anxiety, stress, and sleep problems linked to screen time.”