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5 min readNPR News Now: April 15, 2026 — Iran Talks, January 6 Convictions Vacated, and Electoral College Challenge
President Trump told the New York Post Tuesday that a second round of talks with Iran could happen within days in Islamabad, even as the U.S. maintains a blockade of Iranian ports and Iran continues to threaten strikes across the region. The development came as Vice President J.D. Vance addressed supporters in Athens, Georgia, as part of a Turning Point USA tour aimed at young conservatives.
The Iran Negotiation: Grand Bargain or Stalemate?
Vance told the Georgia audience that the administration is not pursuing a narrow deal with Tehran. "President Trump does not want to make a small deal with Tehran, but rather a grand bargain," Vance said. He described the first round of talks in Pakistan as producing "a ton of progress," but explained the deal remains unfinished because Trump wants a comprehensive agreement: Iran without a nuclear weapon, Iran not state-sponsoring terrorism, and "the people of Iran can thrive and prosper and join the world economy."
The timing is notable given the simultaneous U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and Iranian threats to strike targets across the region. Vance also used the appearance to urge the audience not to disengage from politics even when they disagree on individual issues.
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- 1 (00:04) **Trump Signals Potential Second Round of Iran Talks** - President Trump tells the New York Post fresh talks could happen in Islamabad within days, despite U.S. port blockades and Iranian threats.
- 2 (01:16) **Justice Department Moves to Vacate Seditious Conspiracy Convictions for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers** - The administration asks to erase felony convictions for key January 6th planners, which would restore their gun rights.
- 3 (02:27) **Rep. Eric Swalwell Announces Resignation Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations** - Swalwell says expelling anyone without due process is wrong, but he must not distract from his duties, and will resign effective April 14, 2026.
- 4 (03:00) **Public Defender Says OpenAI Attacker Had Autism and Acute Mental Health Crisis** - The man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altman’s home was charged with attempted murder and is being held without bail.
- 5 (03:28) **Virginia Joins National Popular Vote Interstate Compact** - Governor signs bill to award Virginia’s electoral votes to the nationwide popular vote winner, part of an effort to circumvent the Electoral College.
- 6 (04:20) **Asian Markets Rally After Wall Street Flirts with Record High** - Benchmarks in Japan, Australia, South Korea, and China are up; oil prices remain below $100 a barrel.
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