Israel-Lebanon ceasefire falters; Trump clashes with Pope over Iran
About this episode
The episode discusses the faltering ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, the public clash between Trump and the Pope over Iran, and upcoming tariff refunds for businesses.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is showing early cracks, raising questions about whether it holds. Plus, the clash between President Donald Trump and the pope turns more direct. The two are now publicly at odds over Iran, faith and nuclear weapons. And tariff refunds will soon be coming, but not for everyone. Businesses can start claiming money back, but the process is far from automatic. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, April 17, 2026.
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