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Trump Responds To Iran & Offers Gas Tax Holiday

President Donald Trump is saying that the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is on what he calls “life support” after receiving Tehran’s response to his ceasefire proposal and is not ruling out a return to the war if the Iranian government cannot meet the president’s goals. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked to shipping, the president is considering a suspension of the federal gasoline tax, as Americans struggle with high prices due to the Iran war.

Virginia Redistricting Case To SCOTUS

As the state of Alabama announced Monday evening that they will plan a special legislative session to change their congressional map, Democrats in Virginia are asking the U-S Supreme Court to get involved in their effort to redraw congressional lines after Virginia’s state Supreme Court found lawmakers violated procedure. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

America Hantavirus Case

There were more passengers evacuated from that cruise liner with Hantavirus that have tested positive since the ship docked at a Spanish port, including an American. Correspondent Julie Walker has details.

Bodies Found In Texas

Tragedy near the U.S.-Mexico border as authorities discover six people dead in a shipping container. Correspondent Jennifer King reports police in Laredo, Texas now say a body found by the same railroad tracks may be a seventh victim.

Trump On Gas Prices

As the war with Iran continues, so do the increase in gas prices. Jim Roope reports President Trump is suggesting a possible short term relief.

Trump Response To Iran Counter Offer

As for the war with Iran, both Washington and Tehran remain at an impasse over how to end the hostilities. Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports that President Trump says Iran’s response to his proposal to stop the war is a non-starter.

Not Guilty Plea In WH Dinner Shooting

The man charged with trying to kill President Trump at the White House Correspondence Dinner has pleaded not guilty. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports that the attorney for the accused gunman is asking for key members of the prosecuting team to be removed from the case.

NTSB On Denver Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board is gathering details on the Frontier Airlines evacuation after that plane hit a person who wandered onto the runway in Denver. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

SCOTUS Temporary OK On Abortion Pills

Women in America can keep accessing a widely used abortion pill at least until Thursday. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the high court has temporarily made the drug available as it will soon rule on a lower court decision that blocked its use.

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