Ben Caxton delivers the Afternoon Edition of Daily Unbiased Report on April 17, 2026, focusing on a fragile 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon amid returns of displaced families, Iran's reopening of the Strait of Hormuz boosting global trade, and President Trump's optimism for a broader deal. Domestically, Congress narrowly rejects a war powers resolution on Iran while advancing surveillance and Haitian protections, as severe weather threatens the central US. The episode cuts through the noise with context, primary sources, and balanced perspectives on these high-stakes developments.

• 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect after 7 weeks of fighting, with 2,200 Lebanese deaths and 1.2M displaced; cautious optimism in Beirut and Tel Aviv.
• Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open ...