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This Democracy Now! episode covers a series of escalating international and domestic crises on April 9, 2026. The segment opens with devastating Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, killing over 200 and injuring more than 1,000, including civilians in mixed Christian and Muslim neighborhoods, despite the recent U.S.-Iran de-escalation agreement that was supposed to include Lebanon. The U.S. government denies the inclusion of Lebanon in the truce, sparking diplomatic tensions. In Gaza, drone strikes killed journalist Mohamed Ouya of Al Jazeera, bringing the total number of journalists killed since October 2023 to 262, while humanitarian workers continue to face extreme danger, with over 1,000 killed globally between 2023 and 2025. Domestically, the episode highlights a growing backlash against Trump’s proposed cuts to low-income energy assistance and nutrition programs, affecting millions, while also reporting on political shifts in Georgia and Wisconsin, including a narrow Republican win in a traditionally safe district and a liberal victory in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. The episode concludes with a 24-hour strike by ProPublica journalists demanding union recognition, fair wages, and protections from AI, emphasizing the need for media workers to have the same labor rights as others.