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- Iran war Trump says Iran war will end soon as Qatari mediators return to Tehran The U.S. president gave no details on how the war would end, while Iran and Washington remain apart on the nuclear issue, sanctions and a blockade of Iranian ports
- Venezuela Machado, back in Caracas, calls for elections next year The opposition leader thanked U.S. President Donald Trump but said her return was arranged by her own team, not by any government
- National Mall Trump says Reflecting Pool vandalism proof will come in court The president blamed vandals for peeling paint and algae at the renovated Washington landmark, while the contractor says some repairs are needed under warranty
U.S.-Iran talks
Trump says Iran accepted nuclear inspections; Tehran says no plans
The conflicting accounts follow U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland and leave unclear whether IAEA inspectors will return to nuclear sites damaged in last year’s strikes
Colombia election
Trump-backed rightist De La Espriella appears headed for win in Colombia
The lawyer has no previous political experience; a victory would mark another gain for the right in Latin America
Iran agreement
Pence criticizes Trump’s Iran memorandum as too weak
The former vice president said the agreement should be used to force stronger terms on Tehran during a 60-day period, including on nuclear activity and Iranian-backed attacks
Diplomacy
Mediators say U.S.-Iran talks end with peace road map
Early reports described a 60-day framework from talks in Switzerland, while signs of strain underscored how fragile any next phase may be
U.S.-Iran diplomacy
U.S. and Iran Look to Next Talks After Preliminary Deal
Iran’s foreign minister said negotiations would resume immediately after a Friday signing, while President Trump said he hoped the conflict would soon be behind both sides
Federal Reserve
Trump’s trust gives Kevin Warsh room to reshape the Fed
Markets expect the new Fed chair to hold rates steady Wednesday, but his bigger test is whether he can build support for longer-term changes inside the central bank
White House
UFC comes to White House lawn for Trump’s 80th birthday
The Freedom 250 card, tied to America’s 250th anniversary, drew thousands, a legal challenge and a title upset by Justin Gaethje
Diplomacy
U.S. and Iran announce deal aimed at ending war, reopening Hormuz
Trump and mediators say a signing is set for Friday, but the deal text has not been released and nuclear and sanctions questions remain for further talks
Canada-U.S. border
Carney says Gordie Howe bridge will open this week after Trump threat
The prime minister called the Windsor-Detroit crossing “positive news,” but did not give an exact time for when traffic will begin moving over it
US-Israel tensions
Trump says Netanyahu did not defy him, but Iran flare-up exposes strains
The US president rejected the idea that Israel ignored him, yet analysts say the latest confrontation shows Washington and Netanyahu are pursuing increasingly different goals
NBA Finals
Trump booed at MSG before Knicks fall to Spurs in Game 3
The president’s high-security visit came as New York hosted its first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999. The Knicks still lead the series 2-1
Middle East diplomacy
Trump says Iran deal may be days away as Lebanon fighting tests truce
The president said talks are in their final stage, but Israeli strikes in Tyre killed at least eight and Tehran has tied any settlement to Lebanon
Energy Markets
Oil falls as Trump says Iran deal could reopen Hormuz soon
U.S. crude and Brent moved lower Tuesday even as a recent exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel kept attention on the blocked shipping lane
NBC interview clash
Trump walks out of NBC interview after challenge on election claims
The president also said he wanted a disputed Justice Department-backed “weaponization” fund to move forward, despite a court block and a department retreat
Israel-Iran ceasefire
Trump urges Israel and Iran to stop firing as strikes test ceasefire
The first reported exchange since the Iran war truce began included Iranian missiles toward Israel and Israeli strikes in Iran and Lebanon, according to news reports
Iran nuclear talks
Trump’s Iran push keeps returning to the nuclear deal he abandoned
As a war-ending agreement remains out of reach, the 2015 JCPOA is again the benchmark for judging Trump’s promise of a stronger deal with Tehran
National intelligence
Trump turns to Bill Pulte for intelligence shake-up, triggering qualification fight
The president says Pulte will serve only temporarily while starting cuts at the intelligence director’s office, but lawmakers from both parties are questioning his lack of national security experience
Middle East
Iran says it halted attacks after Trump urges both sides to stop
The announcement followed Israeli strikes in Beirut, Iranian fire on Israel and Trump’s demand that Tehran and Israel “immediately stop ‘shooting
Federal lawsuit
Lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 at White House
Two Virginia residents are asking a federal court for an emergency injunction, arguing the South Lawn event bypassed permitting and environmental rules
Giants
Florio says Jaxson Dart dodged key Trump question after Giants backlash
Dart said his introduction of President Donald Trump reflected respect for the office, but Mike Florio argued the Giants quarterback did not address why the appearance drew criticism
Citizenship debate
Ireland and Germany enter the U.S. birthright citizenship debate
Trump has criticized automatic citizenship at birth, while a Times summary says countries that reject the practice can face their own complications
Iran war powers
Rubio heads to Congress as GOP unease grows over Trump’s Iran strategy
The secretary of state is set for four budget hearings as lawmakers in both chambers weigh measures to restrict U.S. military involvement without congressional approval
U.S.-Iran tensions
Iranian commander says renewed war with U.S. is ‘inevitable
The warning came as Tehran weighed a U.S. draft proposal and Israel-Hezbollah fighting continued despite President Trump’s claim that both sides had agreed to stop
U.S.-Iran talks
U.S. and Iran edge toward ceasefire deal, but approval remains unresolved
Vice President JD Vance said negotiators are “very close” as Iran disputed reports of a finalized text and Trump weighs whether to sign off
U.S. politics
Trump wealth report sharpens focus on corruption allegations
A CBC Radio discussion points to a reported $3-billion rise in Donald Trump’s net worth and a broader debate over self-enrichment, ethics rules and presidential power
Justice Department
Justice Department reportedly opens perjury probe into E. Jean Carroll
Sources told CBS News and Reuters the inquiry centers on Carroll’s 2022 testimony about litigation funding. The Justice Department has declined to comment, and no charges have been announced
NFL locker room fallout
Joe Theismann says Dart-Carter Trump flare-up won’t split Giants
The former Washington quarterback said political differences are common in locker rooms, but players ultimately return their attention to football
U.S.-Iran talks
U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Deal, but War Risks Remain
Officials describe progress on a possible agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire, while both sides caution that final terms are not settled
Powder Keg on the Verge of Explosion:
Does Tehran View Trump's Proposal as More Devastating Than War?
Tehran says Pakistan-mediated exchanges are continuing, while Trump warns the U.S. is ready to move quickly if Iran does not provide what he called the “right answers
Iran-U.S. tensions
Iran says it cannot trust U.S. as Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is trying to preserve a shaky ceasefire for diplomacy, while Trump said the U.S. controls the key waterway
Housing fight
House GOP splits with Trump over Senate housing bill
Trump wants the House to pass a Senate-approved affordability package, but House Republicans are advancing a modified plan that could slow its path to his desk
U.S.-China relations
Trump says he would not tell Xi whether U.S. would defend Taiwan
The president said Xi Jinping raised the question during a two-day Beijing summit, where the Chinese leader warned that Taiwan could endanger the broader relationship
U.S.-China relations
Musk, Huang and other CEOs join Trump for China trip
The business delegation underscores how much is at stake for U.S. companies as Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping amid trade, technology and energy tensions
U.S.-China summit
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joins Trump’s China trip after late call
Nvidia confirmed Huang will visit China this week, a reversal from earlier delegation lists as Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing
Iran war
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Demands, Floats Gas Tax Suspension
Iran defended its conditions for a peace deal as President Trump dismissed them and said he wants to pause the federal gasoline tax, a step that would need Congress
Energy markets
Oil Prices Climb as U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Wobbles
Trump’s warning that the cease-fire is on “life support” has added pressure to already cautious energy markets as investors weigh the war’s economic fallout
Middle East conflict
Trump rejects Iran counteroffer as Tehran vows not to ‘bow
The diplomatic setback keeps the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear demands and energy markets at the center of a widening standoff ahead of Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping
Iran war talks
Iran Says It Will Keep Fighting After Trump Rejects Peace Offer
The latest diplomatic setback has kept pressure on energy markets and the Strait of Hormuz, with the U.S. and Iran still divided over sanctions, shipping and Tehran’s nuclear program
Federal court
Cole Allen pleads not guilty in Trump assassination-attempt case
Allen faces four federal counts tied to the alleged April 25 attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, including attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump
Political rhetoric
White House calls Mark Hamill ‘sick’ over AI Trump grave post
The Star Wars actor deleted the image and apologized, saying he was not wishing Trump dead, after the White House linked the post to threats against the president
Indiana GOP primaries
Trump-backed challengers oust Indiana GOP senators after redistricting fight
Five Trump-endorsed candidates defeated Republican state senators who opposed his push to redraw Indiana’s congressional map ahead of the midterms
U.S.-Iran talks
Trump warns Iran of heavier bombing if peace deal fails
Washington expects Tehran’s response on key points within 48 hours, according to a report, as talks focus on sanctions, nuclear enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz
Transatlantic trade
Trump’s EU auto tariff threat puts Europe’s carmakers back in the crosshairs
The US president says tariffs on EU-made cars and trucks could rise from 15 percent to 25 percent, reviving a dispute over an unfinished trade deal
Markets
European shares slip as Trump threatens 25% EU auto tariffs
The Stoxx 600 reversed early gains as automakers fell and investors watched renewed trade tensions alongside security risks in the Strait of Hormuz
Venezuela
Maduro’s ouster brings little immediate change for Venezuelans
U.S. officials say control of the oil industry will “unleash prosperity,” but people in Caracas say a broader recovery will take more
Hormuz standoff
Iran warns U.S. over Hormuz ship plan as oil stays above $100
Trump says the U.S. will help guide stranded vessels out of the blocked strait, but Iran says passage must be coordinated with its armed forces
Strait of Hormuz standoff
Trump says U.S. will guide stranded ships through Hormuz as gas prices rise
The operation, dubbed Project Freedom, is aimed at vessels from countries not involved in the Iran war, but Tehran says U.S. forces entering the strait would be attacked
U.S.-Iran talks
Trump says he is ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s new peace proposal
Pakistani officials said Iran sent an updated offer as Washington faces a war powers deadline and the Strait of Hormuz standoff keeps raising global shipping costs
Oil and Iran tensions
Oil drops as Iran sends updated proposal, but Trump says offer falls short
Crude prices retreated after Pakistani officials said mediators received Tehran’s latest proposal, while the White House argued a War Powers deadline no longer applies
Federal court
Cole Allen waives detention fight for now in Trump assassination-attempt case
The 31-year-old California man remains jailed as prosecutors allege he traveled to Washington with guns and knives before trying to reach the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner
Royal diplomacy
King Charles’ U.S. visit tests whether pageantry can ease alliance strains
The king and Queen Camilla moved from Washington ceremonies to New York, with Virginia events next, as officials look for signs that royal soft power can steady a tense U.S.-U.K. relationship
U.S.-Germany relations
Trump says U.S. is reviewing troop cuts in Germany
The president said a decision could come soon after Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Washington’s handling of the Iran war
Federal Reserve
Warsh’s Fed chair nomination advances to full Senate
The Senate Banking Committee backed President Trump’s pick on a 13-11 party-line vote, setting up a confirmation fight as Jerome Powell’s term as chair nears its end
Royal visit
King Charles marks U.S. visit with WWII-era gift and Congress speech
The British monarch and Queen Camilla joined President Trump and first lady Melania Trump for a ceremonial Washington visit focused on the U.S.-U.K. alliance
Federal prosecution
Comey indicted over ‘8647’ Instagram post about Trump
Prosecutors allege the former FBI director knowingly threatened the president; Comey denies wrongdoing and is expected to argue the post was protected speech
Washington dinner shooting
Prosecutors cite hotel-room selfies in bid to keep Trump assassination suspect jailed
A new government filing says Cole Tomas Allen posed with weapons before the 25 April attack at the White House Correspondents’ dinner. He has pleaded not guilty
U.S.-Iran standoff
Trump and Iran trade new warnings as shipping standoff drags on
The White House defended its blockade as leverage while Tehran signaled possible retaliation through another key energy shipping route
Federal Reserve
Trump-Powell feud nears its end after years of public clashes
As Jerome Powell prepares to step down and Kevin Warsh awaits confirmation, the fight over rates, renovation costs and Fed independence remains central to the handover
Royal diplomacy
King Charles opens U.S. visit with Trump as allies face strains
The four-day state visit began at the White House and moved to Congress, where the king urged unity amid tensions over Iran, NATO and the future of U.S.-U.K. ties
Late-night television
Jimmy Kimmel pushes back after Trumps urge ABC to fire him
The late-night host said his “expectant widow” joke was about the Trumps’ age difference, not a call to violence after a security scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
White House security
Republicans move to approve Trump’s White House ballroom after press dinner shooting
A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has revived a stalled $400 million project that critics say needs congressional approval
Tech and politics
Sergey Brin’s politics shift right, New York Times reports
The Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million fighting a California billionaire-tax proposal, according to the report
Misinformation after violence
Correspondents’ dinner shooting fuels conspiracy theories across political lines
As investigators pursue charges against Cole Tomas Allen, online claims that the attack was staged have latched onto security gaps, media clips and Trump’s ballroom push
Federal charges after dinner shooting
Correspondents’ dinner suspect charged with trying to assassinate Trump
Cole Tomas Allen made his first federal court appearance after prosecutors said he rushed a Washington Hilton security checkpoint with guns and knives during the annual media dinner
White House
Leavitt blames ‘left-wing cult of hatred’ after WHCA Dinner shooting
The White House press secretary accused Democrats, commentators and media figures of demonizing Trump, while saying officials will review security procedures for future events
Canada-U.S. trade
Carney says Canada should not rush into a U.S. tariff deal
The prime minister said Ottawa is ready to negotiate but will not pursue a quick, limited agreement if it leaves Canada worse off
Diplomacy
Trump: Royal Visit Could Boost Strained U.S.–UK Relationship
The four-day state visit begins Monday as tensions over Iran, energy, immigration and tech taxes test the U.S.-UK relationship
Tariff refunds fallout
Trump says he’ll ‘remember’ companies that don’t seek tariff refunds after court voids levies
A day after Customs opened a portal for importers to claim more than $160 billion tied to the illegal IEEPA tariffs, the president praised firms that hold off and criticized the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling