President Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, but many Democrats in Congress still want him removed from office. Over 85 Democratic lawmakers are calling for his impeachment or removal using the 25th Amendment due to his actions related to Iran.
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President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
More than 85 House Democrats have called for Trump's impeachment or removal via the 25th Amendment.
Reps. Shri Thanedar and Jasmine Crockett sent letters asking Vice President J.D. Vance and the Cabinet to remove Trump using the 25th Amendment.
Rep. John Larson introduced articles of impeachment, citing the war in Iran among other issues.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari plans to file impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
President Trump stated that if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, there would be severe consequences.
Democrats, including high-profile figures like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Nancy Pelosi, support the removal efforts.
Calls for Trump's removal continue despite the announced ceasefire.
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President Donald Trump launched an investigation into CNN after they reported that Iran claimed victory in forcing the U.S. to accept a 10-point plan during a ceasefire. Trump and the White House called the statement false and demanded CNN retract it and apologize.
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President Trump criticized CNN for claiming Iran forced the U.S. to accept a 10-point plan.
The White House labeled the CNN report as a "fraud" and demanded a correction.
CNN stated the information came from known Iranian officials and media.
The ceasefire announcement came ahead of a deadline set by Trump for Iran to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatened severe consequences if Iran did not comply with conditions before the deadline.
Authorities are investigating whether a crime occurred with the CNN report.
Trump posted the official statement from Iran, calling for CNN to withdraw and apologize.
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Clay Fuller, a Republican supported by President Trump, won a runoff election in Georgia to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Fuller's win helps maintain the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. He will finish Greene's term and must campaign again for the upcoming November midterm elections.
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Clay Fuller, a Trump-endorsed candidate, won the Georgia runoff election.
Fuller replaces Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned from Congress earlier this year.
Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in the election.
The victory keeps Georgia's 14th congressional district under Republican control.
The Republican majority in the House of Representatives is narrow at 217-214.
Fuller is a lieutenant colonel in the Georgia Air National Guard.
He will need to run for re-election in the upcoming November midterms.
President Trump actively supported Fuller, emphasizing his agenda on illegal immigration.
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Clay Fuller won a special election in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to fill the seat previously held by Marjorie Taylor Greene, who resigned. Fuller, endorsed by President Donald Trump, received 54% of the vote against Democrat Shawn Harris. This election adds a Republican ally in Congress.
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Clay Fuller won 54% of the vote to serve the rest of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term.
The special election was triggered by Greene's resignation following a disagreement with President Trump.
Fuller was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
The runoff followed an earlier election where no candidate received over 50%.
Georgia's 14th District is known for leaning strongly Republican.
Shawn Harris received about 37% of the vote in the initial election round.
Marjorie Taylor Greene was a strong Trump supporter before resigning.
President Trump encouraged voters to support Fuller in the special election.
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Many U.S. troops have experienced traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in military actions, especially since the conflict with Iran started in February. TBIs have become a major type of injury for soldiers in conflicts after 9/11.
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More than 350 U.S. service members have been injured since military action against Iran began in February.
Most of these injuries are traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
TBIs are a common injury for U.S. troops in conflicts that happened after 9/11.
Symptoms from TBIs can last for many years or even a lifetime.
Liz Landers discussed TBIs with Jayna Moceri Brooks, who studies combat-related brain injuries.
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The wife of a U.S. soldier, Annie Ramos, was detained by immigration agents shortly after their wedding and later released. She entered the U.S. as a child without legal status and was arrested at a military base. She now focuses on securing her legal status and continuing her studies.
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Annie Ramos, married to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Blank, was detained by immigration agents.
Ramos, originally from Honduras, entered the U.S. when she was about two years old.
She was detained at a military base where her husband is stationed, days after their wedding.
Ramos was held for five days in a detention center.
She aims to secure her legal status in the U.S. and pursue her education.
The Department of Homeland Security stated she has no legal status in the U.S.
Senator Mark Kelly intervened to help secure her release.
Ramos had a removal order issued when she was a toddler due to not appearing at an immigration hearing.
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President Donald Trump's right hand looked discolored and swollen during a White House press briefing. Photos shared online sparked discussion and speculation about his health. The White House stated that President Trump is in excellent health, and a doctor confirmed he has a common circulatory condition.
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President Trump's right hand appeared swollen and discolored during a press briefing on Monday.
Photos of his hand were shared on social media, leading to public speculation.
President Trump, aged 79, was speaking about a rescue operation in Iran.
White House officials said President Trump remains in excellent physical health.
A doctor noted that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in older adults.
Trump had previously explained bruising on his hands as minor injuries and a result of taking aspirin regularly.
President Trump is the oldest person to assume the U.S. presidency.
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Some Republicans in Congress spoke out against President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Despite this, most GOP members have remained silent. The discussion includes calls from Democrats for Trump's removal due to these statements.
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President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilization if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
Most congressional Republicans have not publicly disagreed with Trump's threat.
Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) publicly opposed the idea, saying it doesn't align with American principles.
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) criticized the threat, saying it harms the U.S.'s role as a global leader for freedom.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.) emphasized that the U.S. should not use threats of destruction as negotiation tactics.
Congress has been out of session since March 27, which has limited direct questioning of GOP members.
Some Democrats are discussing a possible impeachment or removal of Trump via the 25th Amendment.
The official Senate Republicans' account warned Iran to take Trump's words seriously.
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A recent analysis by the Cook Political Report shows that Democrats have gained ground in some U.S. House races, improving their chances to gain control of Congress in the 2026 elections. The report highlighted five races shifting towards Democrats and changes in polling data that indicate potential challenges for the Republican Party.
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The Cook Political Report changed ratings for six House races, with five favoring Democrats and one favoring Republicans.
Democrats need to gain three seats to regain a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
President Trump's approval rating is below 40%, and economic issues like high gas prices are impacting voter opinions.
Democrats lead Republicans by five to six points in generic congressional ballot polls.
In Ohio, the 1st and 13th Districts shifted toward Democrats, while Pennsylvania's 8th District is now more competitive.
New Jersey's 9th District and Florida's 27th District also favored Democrats more than before.
Colorado's 3rd District is now considered more secure for Republicans.
A record 36 House Republicans have announced they will not run for reelection, complicating Republican Party strategies in upcoming elections.
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A special election is taking place in Georgia to fill the congressional seat left by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris are the main candidates, with Fuller receiving support from President Trump.
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A special election is being held in Georgia's 14th Congressional District.
Clay Fuller is the Republican candidate, and Shawn Harris is the Democrat candidate.
Marjorie Taylor Greene stepped down from her congressional seat in January.
Shawn Harris received 37% of the votes in the first round on March 10.
Clay Fuller secured 35% of the votes in the first round of elections.
The district is known for being strongly Republican-leaning.
President Donald Trump endorsed Clay Fuller for the congressional seat.
The election is held in a district covering parts of Georgia from suburban Atlanta to Tennessee.
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A Utah court has ruled that Taylor Frankie Paul cannot have unsupervised visits with her 2-year-old son due to concerns about her behavior during conflicts with the child's father, Dakota Mortensen. The court will hold a hearing on April 30 to further assess the situation and decide on protective orders requested by both parents.
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Taylor Frankie Paul, involved in a court case, is a star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
The court restricted Paul's unsupervised access to her son, citing concerns about behavior during disputes with the child's father.
Dakota Mortensen, the child's father, requested a long-term protective order against Paul.
Paul also filed for a protective order against Mortensen.
A significant court hearing is set for April 30 to address their legal petitions.
Videos of past violent interactions between Paul and Mortensen exist; one video reportedly shows an incident in May 2025.
Paul is charged with several offenses, including domestic violence in front of a child.
ABC decided not to air a new season of "The Bachelorette," featuring Paul, following the leak of a video showing aggressive behavior.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating among women has increased to 35% over the past two months, according to a poll by The Economist and YouGov. Women are an important voting group for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. The poll also shows President Trump has low approval among other key groups, including men and independent voters.
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President Trump's approval rating with women is 35%, with 57% disapproving.
The poll was conducted from April 3 to April 6, including 1,750 U.S. adults, with a margin of error of 3.2%.
President Trump's overall approval rating stands at 38%, with 55% disapproval.
In a recent poll taken last week, his rating with women was 30%.
His approval rating with women was last at 35% in January.
President Trump's approval on jobs and the economy is 37%, with 56% disapproval.
Public concerns include the cost of living and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Melania Trump, the First Lady, can use a $70 million jet that Kristi Noem, a former Homeland Security Secretary, leased during her time in office. This jet will also be available for travel by some Cabinet members under President Donald Trump's administration.
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Melania Trump will have access to a $70 million jet.
The jet was leased by Kristi Noem during her time as Homeland Security Secretary.
President Donald Trump's Cabinet members will also use the jet.
Kristi Noem led the Department of Homeland Security for over a year.
Noem's time at DHS included controversy, notably on immigration enforcement.
Criticism arose concerning Noem's handling of two fatal shootings by immigration officials.
The use of the $70 million jet by DHS faced public criticism.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide if veterans can challenge laws affecting their benefits directly in federal court instead of using the VA’s specialized appeals system. This decision could change how veterans can legally question the rules about their benefits.
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The Supreme Court will review a case called Johnson v. United States Congress.
Floyd Johnson, an Army veteran, brought the case after his VA disability benefits were reduced during his incarceration.
Johnson argues the law that reduced his benefits is unconstitutional.
Current law requires veterans to use the VA’s process to appeal benefit decisions.
Johnson’s lawsuit challenged Congress directly but was dismissed by lower courts.
The Supreme Court will decide if federal courts can hear constitutional challenges to veterans' benefits laws.
The ruling could change the process veterans use to challenge laws affecting their benefits.
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A new synthetic opioid called cychlorphine has been linked to 41 deaths in East Tennessee and has spread to at least nine other U.S. states as well as Europe. The drug is potent, potentially 10 times stronger than fentanyl, and is difficult to detect with standard drug tests.
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Cychlorphine is a synthetic opioid also known as N-Propionitrile Chlorphine.
It was identified in the toxicology reports of 41 deaths in East Tennessee from July 2025 to February 2026.
The drug is believed to have first emerged in the U.S. in late 2024, possibly starting in Florida.
Cychlorphine can be mixed with other illegal drugs and is not easily detected by common drug tests.
It is thought to be 10 times more potent than fentanyl.
The drug is not approved for human use.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported 11 cases of cychlorphine detection in 2025 and nine in early 2026, all from East Tennessee.
Officials believe cychlorphine originated in China and has also spread to Europe.
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Salah Salem Sarsour, a legal U.S. resident and president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, was detained by ICE in Indiana. Although supporters cite his detention as politically motivated, the Department of Homeland Security claims he has a past conviction and provided false information on immigration documents.
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Salah Sarsour has lived in the U.S. for over 32 years and is a legal resident.
He was detained by ICE on March 30 and taken to a detention center in Indiana.
Sarsour is a Jordanian national and owns businesses in Milwaukee.
Supporters argue his detention is due to his activism for Palestinian rights.
DHS cites a past conviction for an incident involving a Molotov cocktail.
Authorities also say he lied on his immigration application and suspect him of funding terror groups.
Sarsour is awaiting a hearing and his attorney claims the detention is unlawful.
A fundraiser to support his legal costs has raised over $178,000.
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Over the Easter weekend, social media buzzed with unfounded rumors about President Donald Trump's health. These claims used old videos and an AI-generated image but lacked any real proof.
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Rumors suggested President Trump's health had declined over Easter weekend.
No evidence was found that President Trump was sick or in the hospital.
Social media used old video and an AI-generated image to support the rumors.
"Trump" and "Walter Reed" were mentioned over 112,000 times in social media.
People engaged with these posts over 1.2 million times.
Walter Reed is a military hospital where presidents receive treatment.
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The FBI is investigating a shooting in Patterson, California, involving ICE and CBP officers. The incident occurred during an attempt to arrest a gang member wanted in El Salvador. The suspect tried to use a car as a weapon, prompting officers to fire.
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The shooting took place in Patterson, California.
ICE and CBP officers were involved in the incident.
The suspect was Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, connected to the 18th Street Gang.
Mendoza Hernandez is wanted in El Salvador for questioning related to a murder.
Authorities claim the suspect attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle.
Officers fired their weapons in response to protect themselves and others.
The suspect was taken to a hospital.
The FBI and the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.
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Reality TV personality Taylor Frankie Paul filed for a protective order against her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, accusing him of abuse. Mortensen had earlier sought a protective order against Paul and received temporary custody of their son. Utah police are investigating domestic violence claims involving the two individuals.
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Taylor Frankie Paul is a reality TV personality and TikTok influencer.
Paul accused Dakota Mortensen of abusive behavior in court filings.
Mortensen previously obtained a protective order against Paul in March.
The couple shares a son born in March 2024.
Utah police are conducting domestic violence investigations regarding Paul and Mortensen.
ABC canceled the season of "The Bachelorette" featuring Paul following old video footage of an altercation.
Mortensen has temporary custody of their son.
A court hearing regarding these issues is scheduled for April 7.
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Bill Gates will testify before the U.S. Congress about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. He will speak to the House Oversight Committee in June as part of their investigation. The investigation focuses on Epstein's wrongdoing, and there is no accusation of misconduct against Gates.
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Bill Gates will testify before the U.S. Congress about Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates' testimony is scheduled for June 10.
Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing by Epstein's victims.
Gates' communications with Epstein were found in over three million documents released by the Justice Department.
President Trump signed a law requiring the Justice Department to release all materials from its Epstein investigation.
Gates admitted to meeting Epstein but denies any illegal activities.
Gates expressed regret over his interactions with Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee is also hearing other high-profile testimonies related to Epstein.
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