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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

Today, it’s TACO Tuesday as Trump announces an indefinite ceasefire in Iran hours ahead of the expiration of the last two week ceasefire; Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress just minutes before a hearing on whether she should be expelled; the Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s under criminal investigation by Trump’s Justice Department; Donald’s approval rating hits an all time low (again); the EU’s top court found that Hungary’s anti LGBTQ+ law is discriminatory and contrary to the identity of the union; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Live Updates: Trump extends ceasefire as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks remains | CBS News

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on charges that it fraudulently paid informants in extremist groups | NBC News

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns minutes before hearing on whether she should be expelled | NBC News

EU’s top court finds Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values | The Guardian
 

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