Public News Service Daily Newscast PM Update: April 8, 2026

US and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire, but some attacks continue; PA considers bill to protect consumers from data center costs; NYS lawmakers commit to a youth justice fund in budget proposals; Marine national monument off MA coast loses federal protections.  

Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran; Ohio wants to help families. A child tax credit might be the answer; Illinois weighs tougher rules on high-pollution farms; Expanding H-2A farmworker program could increase health, safety risks.

Trump threatens 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal; Across Ohio, old railways converted into walking, biking paths; Popular beginning farmers program axed by Trump administration; As alternative education grows, The Group School offers a guide

Food insecurity spreads across IN suburbs and rural areas, Colorado lawmakers consider clawing back 'corporate welfare' and soaring diesel prices hit Washington State family farms' bottom line.

Deadline nears for Trump's angry ultimatum while Tehran pledges to step up attacks; PA labor union mobilizes against Middle East war escalation; Early voting brisk on Virginia's redistricting referendum; Michigan advances online safety bills amid Meta fallout.

U.S. rescues missing airman from Iranian mountains after fighter jet was shot down; USDA withdraws grant to support MA local food production and NM's ancient Chaco culture threatened by Trump administration.

Trump acts on "Stone Age" threat by bombing bridge in Iran; NM lawmakers throw a needed lifeline to local journalism; NYC students help protect Coney Island from climate impacts; VA prison education advocates call for greater digital access.

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi; Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war; Report: GA among top 5 states for zero-emission truck adoption; Experts: AI could have big impact on MN's labor force; WI pastors: Christian nationalism betrays Jesus.

Trump says Iran war is "nearing completion." Artemis II launches on historic mission around the moon; Offshore wind sends power to MA grid despite federal setbacks; Report: More education funding needed to support PA students; Rural IL pushes back on data centers.

Trump says Iran war is "nearing completion" Artemis II launches on mission around the moon; Offshore wind sends power to MA grid despite federal setbacks; Report: More education funding needed to support PA students; Rural IL pushes back on data centers.