Iran renews its attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and calls the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports a violation of the ceasefire, as efforts are reportedly underway behind the scenes to schedule another round of peace talks; Senate votes down another Iran War Powers resolution offered by Democrats to cut off President Trump's authority to continue the war; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends easing sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil at Senate committee hearing; Democrats celebrate Virginia voters passing a congressional redistricting referendum that favors their party, while President Trump claims the result was 'rigged'; Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on this Earth Day announces three new state parks; Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is asked about abortion medication & vaccine policies, as he finishes up testifying at congressional hearings on the Trump Administration's proposed health care budget for FY2027; Rep. David Scott (D-GA) has died at age 80.

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