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Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Today, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli ceasefire violations; FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatens CNN after they read a statement from Iran; as expected, Pam Bondi is refusing to comply with her subpoena to be deposed by House Oversight next week; Wisconsinites secure a liberal state Supreme Court until at least 2030 while Shawn Harris makes massive gains in MTG’s old district; a man is in critical condition after another ICE shooting in California; the Trump administration is demanding federal workers’ medical records; a federal judge has reinstated a Harvard scientist’s visa; the California Supreme Court has ordered Sheriff Bianco to pause his investigation into the 2025 special election and preserve the seized ballots; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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