4/8 AM Update: Trump Agrees to Temporary Ceasefire with Iran, DOJ Fraud Crackdown, Ye’s UK Setback

AM Update for 4/8/26: Less than two hours before a looming military strike deadline, President Trump agrees to a conditional two-week ceasefire with Iran, pulling back from the brink as high-stakes negotiations continue. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche unveils a nationwide fraud crackdown while forcefully rejecting claims the Justice Department is being politicized following his appointment. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin escalates the fight with sanctuary cities, suggesting the federal government could strip customs operations from airports in jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement. Kanye “Ye” West’s comeback effort hits a setback as the U.K. bans his entry, prompting organizers to cancel a major London music festival he was set to headline.

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