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Daily news brief — 11 April 2026

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House Republicans Block Vote on Limiting Trump's Iran War Powers

House Republicans blocked a Democratic resolution that sought to limit President Trump's war powers regarding Iran, ending the session abruptly during recess. The move prevents a formal vote as ceasefire tensions in the region remain elevated.

Why it matters

Congressional oversight of executive war authority is a long-standing constitutional debate, and the outcome shapes how future military decisions involving Iran may unfold.

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  • Democracy Now!
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Polisario Front Hails US Stance on Western Sahara Amid Regional Tensions

The Polisario Front marked its 50th anniversary by welcoming the US stance on the Western Sahara dispute, as a new international alliance forms to advocate for Sahrawi rights amid shifting regional diplomacy.

Why it matters

The conflict over Western Sahara remains a long-standing sovereignty dispute, and evolving US positioning could influence broader North African stability.

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  • Al Mayadeen
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Achieves Successful Splashdown Off San Diego Coast

NASA's Orion spacecraft splashed down off San Diego on April 10, 2026, completing the 10-day Artemis II lunar mission. Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen returned safely after humanity's closest moon approach since the 1970s.

Why it matters

Artemis II marks a pivotal step toward crewed lunar return, demonstrating deep space travel capability for the first time in over 50 years.

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  • NASA
  • Space.com
  • SPACE AFFAIRS
  • ABC World News

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project44 Acquires LunaPath.ai to Accelerate AI Agent Orchestration Across Supply Chains

Logistics software firm project44 acquired AI-native automation company LunaPath.ai to strengthen AI agent capabilities across freight procurement, disruption management, and carrier onboarding. Separately, Truckstop acquired Wize Load to expand overdimensional freight tools.

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  • project44
  • Truckstop
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Alibaba Cloud Invests in Shengshu for Advanced World Models in AI

Alibaba Cloud has invested in Shengshu Technology, the Chinese AI startup behind VidU AI, which raised 2 billion yuan ($293M). Shengshu focuses on world models that blend visual understanding with physics-like reasoning to simulate real-world dynamics.

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  • AI News Today
  • Manila Times
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Exol Launches U.S. Physical AI Facilities and Fulfillment-as-a-Service Model

Exol has launched physical AI facilities across the U.S. alongside a fulfillment-as-a-service model, lowering the barrier to enterprise-grade warehouse automation. Dane Technologies also introduced Dane AirViewer to automate inventory intelligence and eliminate warehouse blind spots.

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  • Exol
  • Dane Technologies
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Affluent Investors Show Growing Willingness to Pay for Financial Advice

A Cerulli Associates survey finds 68% of affluent investors now willing to pay for financial advice, nearly double the 38% recorded in 2010. Asset-based fees are preferred over commission models.

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  • Kitces
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U.S. Monthly Budget Deficit Widens to $308 Billion in April

The U.S. posted a $308 billion budget deficit in April, sharply exceeding the $200 billion consensus forecast. The figure raises fresh concerns about the pace of government spending and fiscal sustainability.

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  • Trading Economics
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Fed Officials Set to Deliver Speeches This Weekend

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman and other Fed officials are scheduled to deliver speeches this weekend, coinciding with the release of the Fed Beige Book, a key summary of regional economic conditions.

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  • Trading Economics
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Washington's New Capital Gains Tax Prompts Wealth Migration Discussions

Washington state's new capital gains tax targets long-term gains above $250,000, prompting some high-net-worth residents to weigh relocation. The policy reflects growing state-level tax experimentation and its real behavioral consequences.

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  • Kitces