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Trump Claims Iran President Requests Ceasefire, Tehran Denies
President Donald Trump stated Iran's president requested a ceasefire but must reopen the Strait of Hormuz first. Tehran denied this and launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and US bases in the Gulf.
The claims precede Trump's national address on the war.
Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 33%, Lowest in Second Term
A UMass Amherst poll shows President Trump's approval at 33%, down 5 points from July 2025 and 11 from last April. Declines hit among men, working-class, African Americans, moderates, and independents amid economic woes and Middle East war.
Polling conducted March 20-25 with 1,000 respondents.
Israel Vows to Control Southern Lebanon, Destroy Border Villages
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the IDF will hold southern Lebanon until Hezbollah threat ends. All homes in Lebanese border villages will be destroyed.
This follows reports of slain IDF soldiers.
IDF Names Four Soldiers Killed in Recent Conflict
The slain soldiers are Cpt. Noam Madmoni, 22, from Sderot; Staff Sgt. Ben Cohen, 21, from Lehavim; Staff Sgt. Maxsim Entis, 21, from Bat Yam; and Staff Sgt. Gilad Harel, 21, from Modiin. They died amid ongoing Middle East hostilities.
Details emerged in live conflict updates.
Shionogi Completes $2.5B Acquisition of RADICAVA Rights
Shionogi acquired global rights to ALS drug RADICAVA from Tanabe Pharma for $2.5 billion, plus potential royalties. The deal adds $700 million in annual sales and integrates over 100 team members for continuity of care.
Expected accretive in FY2026, bolstering rare disease platform.
NASA Artemis II Lunar Mission Launch Imminent
NASA targets Artemis II launch as soon as 6:24pm ET April 1, with backup windows through April 6 and 30. The crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen—will flyby the moon, breaking Apollo distance records.
First astronauts near moon in over 50 years.
Live Updates: Middle East Conflict Intensifies April 2
GMA News provides ongoing coverage of Middle East clashes, including Iranian strikes and world market reactions. Shares rally while oil prices fluctuate amid tensions.
Trump-Iran ceasefire dispute dominates headlines.
Jackson Hewitt Declares April 2 'Get It Done Day' for Taxes
84% of Americans prefer filing taxes over reality dating shows, per Jackson Hewitt survey. Priorities include home organization (56%), taxes (40%), health appointments (30%).
Aims to motivate tackling to-do lists.
World Shares Rally Amid Middle East Tensions
Global markets see shares rallying despite ongoing conflict. Oil prices react to Strait of Hormuz and attack news.
Economic impacts tie to US-Iran-Israel dynamics.
India: Bail Granted in Goa Nightclub Fire Case
School assembly headlines note bail in deadly Goa nightclub fire. Lok Sabha decisions also featured in national updates.
Covers top national and international stories for April 2.