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Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against Iran​

By AAMER MADHANI, MUNIR AHMED and RUSS BYNUM
Updated 5:18 PM CDT, April 20, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered mixed messages on Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan.

With the 14-day ceasefire to expire Wednesday, Trump whipsawed in telephone interviews and social media posts between measured optimism that a deal could soon be reached and warning that “lots of bombs” will “start going off” if there’s no agreement before the ceasefire deadline.

Trump indicated that he still expects to dispatch his negotiating team, led by Vice President JD Vance, to Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad for a second round of talks, even as Iran insisted it would not take part until Trump dialed back his demands.

Iran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, accused the United States of wanting Iran to surrender and added that on the contrary, Iran has been preparing “to reveal new cards on the battlefield.”

“We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats,” Qalibaf wrote in a post on X early Tuesday. ...

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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegations

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job.
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3 warning signs for Republicans in our new poll: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Republicans weigh how big to go on their next party-line funding bill.
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What to know as ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance

The ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance as Pakistan’s capital stands prepared for possible new talks between Tehran and Washington.
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Iran escalates crackdown on dissent as arrests, executions and threats surge, observers say

Iranians and observers describe what they say is a continued crackdown in Iran.
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Pennsylvania court overturns limits on Medicaid coverage for abortions

A Pennsylvania court has ruled that the state's constitution guarantees a right to abortion. This decision overturns a decades-long law that banned using Medicaid funds for abortion costs.
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How Trump's messaging on Iran has shifted in 3 days since he said Tehran "agreed to everything"

Less than 48 hours after President Trump said Iran has "agreed to everything," he threatened the whole country would get "blown up" without a deal soon.
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Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until April 30

President Donald Trump has signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30.
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GOP strategists called to DC as Trump team confronts rising midterm headwinds

Trump advisers Susie Wiles and James Blair meet with GOP consultants to coordinate midterm strategy as Republicans defend slim congressional majorities.
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Iran war accelerates America’s breakup with the world

President Donald Trump’s erratic moves aren’t helping.
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Trump Justice Department exodus hinders prosecutions, ex-officials say

The exit of thousands of DOJ lawyers weakens law enforcement for many years to come, former DOJ lawyers told USA TODAY.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say

Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
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Trump loyalist Joe diGenova now leading 'grand conspiracy' probe of Trump targets

The 81-year-old DiGenova was a federal prosecutor in the Reagan era. He is also a Fox News regular with a history of spreading false claims about the 2020 presidential election.
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Witnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say

The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan.
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US embassy workers killed after drug raid in Chihuahua; Mexico wants answers

Authorities in northern Mexico said the Americans were not involved in the raid. In an earlier statement, authorities suggested they were part of the raid.
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Inside the war powers debate on Iran raging on Capitol Hill

As President Donald Trump seeks a permanent ceasefire and an end to Operation Epic Fury, he also faces a looming deadline on May 1 that could extend the conflict.
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FBI chief Patel says 2020 election fraud arrests 'coming soon'

President Donald Trump for years has repeated debunked claims that the 2020 election he lost was 'rigged.' Patel says FBI has 'information' backing Trump.
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Graham Platner seizes on voter backlash to the Iran war to propel his Maine Senate campaign

NBC News spoke to Platner, a combat veteran, and two-term Gov. Janet Mills as they sharpen their Democratic primary pitches to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key race.
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