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
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- 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