Trump Extends Ceasefire Indefinitely, VA Redistricting Results, Warsh Fed Hearing
4/22/202613 min
President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely as Iran calls the extension meaningless and accuses the U.S. of preparing a surprise attack.
Virginia voters narrowly approved a ballot measure letting Democrats redraw the state's congressional map, potentially flipping four House seats this fall.
And Kevin Warsh told the Senate he wouldn't be the president's sock puppet at the Federal Reserve, but Republican Senator Thom Tillis is still threatening to block his confirmation until the Justice Department drops its investigation of current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:54) Trump Extends Ceasefire Indefinitely
(05:44) VA Redistricting Results
(09:18) Warsh Fed Hearing
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First 90 secondsMichel Martin· Host0:00
[upbeat music] President Trump is extending the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely.
Steve Inskeep· Host0:05
Iran called the extension meaningless and said the loser may not dictate terms. How is the world receiving Trump's constant shifts in direction?
Michel Martin· Host0:13
I'm Michelle Martin. That's Steve Inskeep, and this is Up First from NPR News. [upbeat music] Virginia voters passed a ballot measure allowing the state to redraw its congressional map. It could give Democrats up to four extra House seats. How much does it improve the party's chances of capturing Congress this fall?
Steve Inskeep· Host0:32
Also, Kevin Warsh faced his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Federal Reserve.
Ashley Lopez0:36
Are you gonna be the president's human sock puppet?
Franco Ordoñez0:39
Uh, Senator, absolutely not.
Steve Inskeep· Host0:41
How did Warsh make a case that he can be independent? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.
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