NPR News: 04-22-2026 6AM EDT

What you'll learn

• 1 (00:03) **Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire** - President Trump announces an extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire hours before a deadline for Iran to accept a peace deal or face renewed bombing.
• 2 (00:13) **Two Ships Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz** - A British maritime tracking site reports that Iran fired on one of two vessels attacked in or near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
• 3 (00:36) **Multinational Mission to Safeguard Strait of Hormuz** - Military planners from over 30 countries meet at a UK airbase to design a mission protecting the Strait of Hormuz amid oil price concerns.
• 4 (01:15) **Virginia Voters Approve Democratic-Leaning Redistricting Map** - In a special election, Virginia voters narrowly approved a congressional map that could give Democrats a four-seat gain in the House.
• 5 (02:10) **Kevin Warsh Confirmation Hearing: Promises Independent Judgment on Rates** - At his Senate confirmation hearing, Fed nominee Kevin Warsh says he will exercise independent judgment on interest rates, despite Trump’s demands for cuts.
• 6 (03:02) **Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges** - The Justice Department indicts the SPLC, claiming it paid informants to infiltrate white supremacist groups; the SPLC says its informant program saved lives and will defend itself.
• 7 (03:21) **Federal Appeals Court Upholds Texas Ten Commandments Law** - A Fifth Circuit ruling requires displaying the Ten Commandments in every Texas public school classroom, challenging long-held separation of church and state principles.

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