Live Updates: Iran says it has received U.S. counterproposal to 7-day ceasefire plan rejected by Trump

• The Department of Justice filed a complaint Wednesday against federal judges in Minnesota regarding their public comments about immigration enforcement. • The judges spoke to the media about the increased pressure on their courthouse during a surge in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

• The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that seven federal judges in Minnesota are facing misconduct investigations for their media comments regarding Operation Metro Surge. • Attorney General Todd Blanche asked the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to determine if judges Patrick J. Schiltz and John R. Tunheim violated rules against commenting on active cases.

• The United States implemented a ban on specific Canadian dairy and liquor products starting Tuesday. • The import ban covers 0.25 percent of Canadian exports to the United States, according to Stephen Brown of Capital Economics.

• The Department of Justice filed a judicial misconduct complaint today against Hon. Patrick J. Schiltz, Hon. John R. Tunheim, and several anonymous judges in the District of Minnesota. • Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that seven federal judges spoke to the New York Times about cases, some of which are still ongoing.

• Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz rose to their highest level since the U.S. began its war against Iran on Wednesday. • Leaders at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps appealed directly to American citizens to vote against supporters of President Donald Trump.

• Donald Trump announced a plan to travel almost every day leading up to the upcoming election. • The former president recently described individuals who oppose the development of data centers as "backwards and poor."

• European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius told Euronews that the European Union must sharpen its response to increasing hybrid attacks from Russia. • Kubilius stated that the EU's reaction to these non-traditional warfare tactics should be as painful for Moscow as the attacks are for Europe.

• The Romanian parliament rejected a prime minister nominee on Wednesday, deepening a national political crisis. • Nominee Mureșan stated before the vote that a new general election should not be ruled out.

• The UK government released data showing that UK electricity customers paid more for power in 2025 than consumers in France, Sweden, and the Netherlands. • UK customers consuming between 2,500 and 4,999 kWh per year paid an average of 29.7 pence per kWh, compared to 21.22p in the Netherlands and 22.41p in France.

• Romania's Parliament rejected a confidence motion for pro-EU Prime Minister Siegfried Muresan. • The legislative defeat prevents Muresan from securing the necessary support to lead the government.

• Senator Josh Hawley introduced the STOP Flock Abuse Act on Tuesday to regulate AI-powered cameras that track vehicle data. • The bill aims to establish basic safeguards and strict limits on how local governments collect and use digital footprints of citizens.