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Trump's Iran Policy Divides GOP; Congress Seeks War Powers Limits

President Trump's Iran ceasefire deal has exposed rifts within the MAGA movement, with some loyalists defending his strategy while others accuse him of betrayal, as Democrats in Congress move to rein in his war powers.

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty to 8 Murders

Architect Rex Heuermann confessed to murdering eight women on Long Island, entering a guilty plea in Suffolk County Court and agreeing to cooperate with the FBI in a "Mindhunter"-style deal.

Oil Plunges, Stocks Rally on Iran Ceasefire; Hormuz Status Disputed

Global markets saw oil prices drop below $95 and the Dow surge 1,300 points following the US-Iran ceasefire, but the Strait of Hormuz's reopening remains contested, with Iran reportedly demanding cryptocurrency tolls for passage.

Republican Clay Fuller Wins Georgia House Seat; Trump Slams Greene's 'Stench

Republican Clay Fuller secured Marjorie Taylor Greene's former Georgia House seat with 56% of the vote, a narrower margin than previous GOP wins, as Donald Trump criticized Greene as a "traitor" for her stance on his Iran policy.

Pam Bondi Defies House on Epstein Files; Democrats Threaten Contempt

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a House deposition regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, with the DOJ stating she was subpoenaed in her capacity as AG.

Iran claims Trump breached ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran claims Trump breached ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz closed

Last updated: 4/8/2026, 9:42:20 PM