From the New York Times, it's the headlines. I'm Tracy Mumford. Today's Wednesday, April 22nd.

Here's what we're covering. You're saying that you need at least the prospects for a signed deal

today and tomorrow, or else you would resume bombing Iran?

Well, I expect to be bombing because I think that's a better attitude to go in with.

President Trump started the day yesterday vowing a new wave of attacks against Iran.

I mean, the military is raring to go. They are absolutely incredible.

But by the afternoon, he pivoted, announcing that he was indefinitely extending the ceasefire,

just hours before it was set to expire.

In a statement posted to social media, Trump said Pakistan, which has been trying to mediate an end to the war,

had asked him to keep the truce going, and he agreed, saying he'll hold off on attacks until Iran comes forward with a proposal.

Iran, however, seemed to dismiss Trump's announcement, with a top government advisor responding, quote,

The extension of the ceasefire by Donald Trump has no meaning.

All of this happened just as Vice President J.D. Vance was expected to fly to Pakistan

to continue negotiations. That trip's been paused for now, but a U.S. official told the

times it could be back on at a moment's notice.

Now, a few more quick updates on the administration and politics.

We set a strong message to Donald Trump and Magu Republicans.

Democrats notched a major win last night in Virginia, locking in an aggressively gerrymandered

new election map that could give the party four extra seats in Congress.

It's the latest example of states redrawing maps

in favor of one party or another ahead of the midterms. The rush to redistrict kicked off last year

after President Trump urged red states to get the GOP more seats. With control of Congress,

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