The preliminary US-Iran peace agreement extends the Lebanese ceasefire for two months allowing time to negotiate Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions.
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Israel Occupies About One-Fifth of Lebanese Territory and Continues Launching Airstrikes
Even as peace talks advance Israel maintains its military foothold in Lebanon and continues daily airstrikes across Lebanese territory.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggests tariff dividend checks require legislation
Bessent notes that distributing tariff revenues directly to working families faces legal and congressional obstacles.
Supreme Court hears oral arguments over President Trump’s authority to impose emergency tariffs
Challengers argue that using emergency statutes to levy broad trade duties violates constitutional commerce rules.
Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized following fall, spokesman confirms
A spokesperson for the long-serving senator confirms McConnell is receiving treatment at a Washington hospital.
US-Iran war highlights: Trump warns Netanyahu no more Israeli strikes in Lebanon
President Trump scolds Netanyahu over phone, warning that fresh Beirut strikes risk ruining weeks of delicate ceasefire talks.
Renewed Hope Act officially becomes law in the United States
President Trump signs the bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening mental health services and community outreach.
Singer tackles unused historic verses of Star Spangled Banner at UFC Freedom 250
Zac Brown performs the national anthem including rarely heard verses at the outdoor White House cage-fighting show.
Iran’s World Cup experience overshadowed by ongoing geopolitical tensions with host US
The Iranian national team captain discusses the complex emotional challenges of competing in Houston while war tensions ease.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security defends visa denial to traveling Somali referee
DHS officials defend blocking a Somali football referee from entering the country to officiate at the FIFA World Cup.