10-day ceasefire begins in Lebanon, as US expands Iran blockade; House blocks war powers measure to end Middle East war – April 16, 2026

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Beirut 10-day ceasefire begins in Lebanon, as US expands Iran blockade; House of Representatives blocks war powers measure to end Middle East war on vote of 213-214; Senate fails to pass extension of FISA warrantless surveillance program; Oakland adopts homeless encampment abatement policy, activists say it “disappears” the unhoused; Court again blocks above-ground construction on Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom; Minneapolis prosecutors charge ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people in car on highway The post 10-day ceasefire begins in Lebanon, as US expands Iran blockade; House blocks war powers measure to end Middle East war – April 16, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.