April 7

Rep. John Larson files 13 articles of impeachment against Trump (H.Res.353)

Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) filed H.Res.353, 13 articles of impeachment against President Trump, drafted by Ralph Nader and Bruce Fein. The articles cite Trump's usurpation of congressional war powers, war crimes threats, and militarization of domestic law enforcement. The resolution was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

U.S.-Iran ceasefire takes effect after last exchange of fire

The United States and Iran reach a ceasefire agreement, with the last exchange of fire occurring on April 7. The ceasefire comes 38 days after Trump notified Congress of hostilities, with 22 days remaining before the War Powers Resolution''s 60-day deadline. Trump administration officials immediately argue the ceasefire pauses or resets the 60-day clock, eliminating the need for congressional authorization. Legal scholars disagree: the War Powers Resolution contains no provision for clock pauses, and Congress has never enacted legislation allowing the executive to interrupt the countdown by declaring hostilities reduced. The administration''s position, if accepted, would allow any president to avoid congressional authorization by declaring temporary ceasefires before deadlines.

85 members of Congress call for Trump removal via 25th Amendment or impeachment

By Tuesday evening, 85 members of Congress had called for President Trump to be removed via the 25th Amendment or impeachment following his Truth Social post threatening to destroy Iranian civilization. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for Cabinet invocation of the 25th Amendment. Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) filed 13 articles of impeachment under H.Res.353.

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Judge Joseph finds Louisiana likely to win mifepristone mail challenge, stays case six months

Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge David Joseph issued a 37-page ruling in Louisiana v. FDA, finding Louisiana has valid legal standing and is likely to succeed in proving the FDA's 2023 mifepristone dispensing changes were unlawful. He declined to immediately block mail-order mifepristone but stayed the case for six months while the FDA completes a safety review. He warned the Court's analysis will inevitably change if the agency fails to finish. Twenty-one Republican AGs and 60 members of Congress filed supporting amicus briefs.

US and Iran announce two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran, "along with their allies," agreed to "an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY." The deal came after Pakistan-mediated talks. Negotiations in Islamabad were scheduled for April 10.

Trump announces two-week US-Iran ceasefire via Truth Social contingent on Strait of Hormuz reopening

President Trump posted on Truth Social at approximately 6:15 p.m. ET on April 7, 2026, about 90 minutes before his own 8 p.m. deadline, announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The deal required Iran to agree to a complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump called Iran's 10-point peace proposal a "workable basis" for negotiations and said formal talks would follow in Islamabad. No written agreement was published. The announcement triggered a major global market rally and disputes over Lebanon and Hormuz toll terms within hours.

Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Russia and China veto a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have established protections for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution receives eleven votes in favor from council members, but Russia and China, both permanent members with veto power, block it, arguing the measure is biased against Iran. The veto leaves global shipping companies reliant on U.S. naval escorts or alternative routing around the Arabian Peninsula.

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Trump claims that a whole civilization will die tonight on Truth Social ahead of Iran deadline

President Trump posted on Truth Social, stating "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again," hours before his 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power plants and bridges. The post was widely reported and verified by Snopes and multiple major news organizations.

Election deadline: Mississippi Congressional Primary Runoff 2026

Voting for Mississippi Congressional Primary Runoff 2026 occurs on this date. Offices on ballot: U.S. Senate; U.S. House. See the linked election record for registration, early voting, and mail ballot deadlines.

Trump extends Iran deadline to Tuesday and threatens power-plant strikes

President Trump extended his Easter deadline for Iran to strike a deal by one day to Tuesday April 7 at 8 p.m. ET, saying he found it inappropriate to bomb on Easter. Trump threatened on Truth Social that every bridge and power plant in Iran could be subject to complete demolition by midnight, writing a whole civilization will die tonight. The threats came as US-Iran ceasefire talks were underway in Pakistan, with Iran still blocking the Strait of Hormuz. The White House confirmed Trump postponed the attacks after Iran signaled productive talks.

Traders place $950 million oil bet before U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement

On April 7, 2026, investors sold about 8,600 lots of Brent and U.S. crude futures worth roughly $950 million before President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Reuters reported that crude futures later fell about 15 percent. The reporting did not identify the traders or prove insider trading.

AHA and American Oversight Sue to Defend Presidential Records Act

The American Historical Association and American Oversight filed suit in U.S. District Court for D.C. challenging the Trump DOJ OLC memo that declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional and instructed the White House to cease compliance. The complaint argued the OLC memo relied on no binding judicial authority and defied the Supreme Court's 1977 ruling in Nixon v. Administrator of General Services. The plaintiffs sought a preliminary injunction requiring White House staff to continue preserving records before evidence could be permanently lost.