U.S., Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire. And, Trump-backed Clay Fuller wins House race

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by Brittney Melton
April 8, 2026
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The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, and Trump-backed Clay Fuller won a House race.

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The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reached just before President Trump's deadline for Iran to meet his demands. This agreement temporarily halts potential conflict between the two nations. In a separate development, Trump-backed Clay Fuller won the U.S. House race in Georgia. This victory adds another ally to President Trump's political base in Congress.

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