Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral cease-fire today in recognition of the Easter holiday. The order pauses Russian combat operations starting at 6 p.m. Moscow time and lasting until midnight on Sunday. Meanwhile, talks toward a more permanent agreement remain stalled.
An early morning order from the Supreme Court has put deportations under the Alien Enemies Act on hold. The ruling blocks—at least for now—any action in the case involving a group of Venezuelans held in Texas. In a separate case, an appeals court has paused contempt proceedings against the Trump administration.
The U.S. and Iran concluded a second round of nuclear talks today. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister held a four-hour meeting in Rome, following their initial meeting last Saturday. The Iranian foreign minister signaled cautious optimism. A third round is scheduled for next Saturday, with technical discussions beginning on Wednesday….