Middle East War
Negotiations & Escalation
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Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route or face power plant strikes (PBS)
As Pakistan positions itself as a US–Iran broker, it draws on a set of relationships few countries can replicate (ABC Australia)
US proposes 15-point plan as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to ‘non-hostile’ oil vessels (France24)
Rejecting Trump Plan, Iran Calls for War Reparations in Ceasefire Counterproposal (Common Dreams)
Israel strikes Iranian nuclear development facilities, Tehran vows retaliation (Jerusalem Post)
The latest on Iran’s military attacks on Gulf states (NBC)
Over a dozen U.S. soldiers injured in attack on Saudi base as Iran-backed Houthis enter war (NPR)
Israel
At Pentagon Worship Service, Hegseth Casts Iran Conflict as Violent Holy War Against God’s Enemies (Public Witness)
Lebanon Front
Israel announces territorial seizure in Lebanon up to Litani River (Jerusalem Post)
Smotrich says Litani River should be Israel’s new border with Lebanon (Times of Israel)
Israel Defense Minister Deploys ‘Gaza Model’ in Lebanon, Ordering Destruction of Villages (Common Dreams)
West Bank
Egypt, Jordan warn Gaza crisis must not be overshadowed by regional escalation (Ahram)
Security Council Discuss Situation in Palestine, Settlement Activities in West Bank (QNA)
Pro-Israel Democrats decry settler violence in West Bank amid attacks on Palestinians (Guardian)
The Israeli cabinet has approved a decision to combat settler violence, prohibiting the establishment of any new settler outposts.
War Crimes
Judge: Palestinian Minor Who Died in Israeli Prison Was ‘Likely Starved,’ but Case Closed (Haaretz)
Three journalists killed in Israeli strike on marked press car in Lebanon (Al Jazeera)
Israel used white phosphorus to scorch earth in south Lebanon, researcher says (Guardian)
Iran strikes Israeli chemical complex linked to white phosphorus production (Cradle)
Jewish volunteer ambulances set on fire outside London synagogue in antisemitic attack (CNN)
Economic Fallout
Mysterious trading patterns follow Trump into war (Axios)
Indiana Angle:
Other International News
Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties (AP)
US security guarantees tied to Ukraine’s withdrawal from Donbas, Zelensky says (Kyiv Independent)
Inside Marco Rubio’s Cuba gamble as Trump pushes a ‘friendly takeover’ (USA Today)
U.S. attack on alleged drug boat kills 4 in Caribbean Sea, military says (CBC)
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appears in New York City court (AP)
Affordability
Trump’s signature to appear on paper currency in a first for a sitting president (NBC)
Mike Johnson Announces, ‘We Have Created a New Award’ To Give Trump: ‘This Beautiful Golden Statue’ (Mediaite)
A Simple Way to Make Housing Cheaper Is Languishing in the GOP House (TNR)
Indiana angle:
It’s official — no pay raise for state employees (ICC)
Here’s which Indiana counties face the biggest affordable housing shortages (IndyStar)
Utilities explain high energy bills to state regulators (IndyStar)
Utilities warn of soaring costs related to Trump order for Indiana coal plants to stay open (ICC)
Climate
US has caused $10tn worth of climate damage since 1990, research finds (Guardian)
Here’s what to know as the scope of damage from Hawaii’s floods becomes clearer (AP)
Indiana angle:
Natural Resources Commission chair upset with new rules protocol (ICC)
ICE/DHS
Markwayne Mullin takes over at a precarious moment for DHS (Politico)
Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff (AP)
Senate passes bill to reopen much of DHS after Trump moves to pay TSA officers (WaPo)
Delta suspends ‘specialty services’ perk for members of Congress, cites DHS shutdown (CNBC)
What we know about the LaGuardia plane and fire truck crash (NBC)
An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash (NPR)
It Was Always the Plan. Project 2025, DHS, and the Privatization of TSA (Sound the Alarm, Girl)
DOJ Forced to Admit ICE Lies About Immigration Court Arrests (TNR)
Minnesota sues to obtain evidence in shootings by federal officers during ICE surge (PBS)
Why a private company is investigating rapes at an ICE detention center instead of the sheriff (CalMatters)
Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison (Guardian)
Indiana Angle:
IU analysis shows Indiana population grew in 2025, mostly due to migration (IPM)
Elections
Trump’s approval rating falls to record low following surging fuel prices and war with Iran (Independent)
Florida Democrats flip two seats in special legislative elections (Florida Phoenix)
Trump calls voting by mail ‘cheating’ just days after voting by mail (Guardian)
Court denies California’s bid to halt Riverside sheriff’s recount of 2025 election ballots (CalMatters)
How Jack Smith connected the dots between GOP lawmakers, Trump aides in 2020 election probe (Politico)
Indiana Angle:
Tech
AI
OpenAI Will Shut Down Sora Video App; Disney Drops Plans for $1 Billion Investment (Variety)
Anthropic wins preliminary injunction in DOD fight as judge cites ‘First Amendment retaliation’ (CNBC)
Melania Trump walks side by side with humanoid robot at White House summit (NBC)
Bernie Sanders and AOC Are Pushing a Moratorium on Data Center Construction (Mother Jones)
Sen. Warner calls AI data center moratorium championed by AOC “idiocy” (Axios)
Indiana Angle:
Social Media
Healthcare
US measles cases top 1,500 as Texas outbreak grows (CIDRAP)
Demonstrators gather at NIH headquarters to protest against cuts to medical research (Guardian)
Indiana angle:
Braun highlights ‘major healthcare wins’ in 2026 (WPTA)
Report finds Indiana lags nation in primary, preventative care (ICC)
After the Trump admin cut funding, two Indianapolis Planned Parenthood clinics will shutter in April (Mirror Indy)
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