Military brass says Stright of Hormuz blockade complete, as Trump signals rapid end to war with Iran; On Tax Day, union calls for tax cut for working families; Debate over data center expansion heats up in Michigan; Native women shaping North Dakota's political future.

Israeli and Lebanese Officials In Rare Direct Talks; China critical of U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz; Bill hearing to allow CA to sue oil companies for climate losses; Fraud expert: AI is 'supercharging' scams in WA; Michigan moms push for child care reform as costs climb.

U.S. allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade; Swalwell exits California governor's race after assault allegations; Ohio families who rely on in-home Medicaid services fear cuts; Report: Marylanders still face a rent affordability crisis as prices cool; SD nonprofit loses millions after U.S. pulls land access grants

VP Vance warns Iran, Don't try to play the U.S. in peace talks; 34K NYC residential building service workers prepare to strike; Equity drives expansion of publicly funded pre-K in RI; NC clean-energy advocates slam Trump admin's coal plant bailouts.

Vance says Israel offered to restrain strikes in Lebanon during U.S.-Iran talks, even as Israel vows the strikes will continue; NV leaders condemn federal attacks on voting; As health care worries rise, WA stalls on affordability; VA advocates urge people to speak out on hidden rental 'junk fees.'