General News Briefing — April 22, 2026 8 AM Eastern

Clockwise General News — President Donald Trump has announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, just a day before its scheduled expiration, amid ongoing peace talks and mounting economic pressure at home. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Moving on, new polling data reveals a significant dip in President Trump's economic approval rating. An AP-NORC poll shows the ongoing Iran war is driving higher prices and eroding faith in his administration's economic leadership, even among Republicans. In other news, Apple is preparing for a major leadership transition as John Ternus is set to take over as CEO from long-standing chief Tim Cook on September 1st.