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Iran seizes more ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices force many American travelers to reconsider flight plans. And Virginia’s redistricting vote prompts new concerns for the GOP. 

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With a deadline approaching, President Trump extends a ceasefire with Iran. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigns under pressure. And the Justice Department files charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center. 

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Control of Congress could hang in the balance as Virginia Democrats press voters to approve a new state electoral map. Embattled Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns from President Trump’s cabinet. And singer-songwriter D4vd is charged with first-degree murder. 

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Hopes fade for renewed peace talks as the U.S. and Iran open fire at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration opens its refund portal for businesses that paid now-disallowed tariffs. And police face nearly a thousand animal rights activists at a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin.

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A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins to take effect. American farmers share how they’re handling the economic impacts of the Iran war. And two Supreme Court justices’ comments on the direction of the high court are raising eyebrows.

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Despite a judge blocking subpoenas, federal prosecutors show up at the Federal Reserve, as President Trump once again threatens to fire chair Jerome Powell. Iranian ships begin testing the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. And in a case that could reshape the entertainment industry, a jury rules that concert behemoth Live Nation has acted like a monopoly. 

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As the U.S. tries to get Iran back to the table for peace talks, diplomats from Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington. Brian Hooker is released from a Bahamian jail without charges, telling ABC News he’ll keep searching for his wife Lynette. And a suspect heads to court after being accused of attacking the home of OpenAI executive Sam Altman. 

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Facing potential expulsion from Congress, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) each announce they’ll step down over sexual misconduct allegations. A naval blockade takes effect in the Strait of Hormuz. And Catholics react to President Trump’s rants about Pope Leo XIV. 

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As negotiations with Iran fall apart, Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Viktor Orbán loses his reelection bid for prime minister in Hungary. And Representative Eric Swalwell suspends his California governor campaign.

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Israel agrees to negotiate with Lebanon, but refuses to stop its attacks on Hezbollah with a ceasefire hanging in the balance. Brian Hooker is arrested in Bahamas in connection with the disappearance of his wife. And the Artemis II crew prepares to splash down on Earth. 

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