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7:40 PM ET, May 24, 2026

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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Exclusive: What's inside the Iran deal Trump is close to signing  —  The agreement the U.S. and Iran are close to signing involves a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, Iran would be able to freely sell oil, and negotiations would be held …
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New York Times:
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Agree in Principle to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Official Says  —  The official said Iran had also agreed to dispose of highly enriched uranium, but stressed that a deal had not yet been signed.  American and Iranian officials have described the terms differently.
Barak Ravid / Axios:
Trump asked Muslim leaders to join Abraham Accords after Iran war ends  —  President Trump told leaders of several Arab and other Muslim countries during a Saturday conference call that if a deal to end the Iran war is achieved he wants their nations to sign peace agreements with Israel …
Discussion: HotAir, NewsMax.com and Deadline
Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Trump, after signaling deal was imminent, says he will not ‘rush’ deal with Iran … He added that though the U.S.'s relationship with Iran is becoming “much more professional and productive,” the U.S. naval blockade will continue until a deal is signed.  —  After the U.S. launched strikes …
Sean James / Mediaite:
Trump Bashes ‘Losers’ Ripping His Iran Negotiations: 'I Don't Make Bad Deals!'  —  President Donald Trump went on a mini-rant against the “losers' who are criticizing him for reported details of his negotiations with Iran, with the president saying they need to keep their yaps shut for now because the deal …
David Rothkopf / The Daily Beast:   Why Trump's Iran Mess Is Undeniable Proof of His Mental Unraveling
Erika Solomon / New York Times:
Iran Projects Victory in Potential Deal With Washington
Reuters:
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’, would reopen Strait of Hormuz
Reuters:
US Treasury rout tests Washington's tolerance for higher borrowing costs
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Semafor
Associated Press:
Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are ‘largely negotiated’
Associated Press:
Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
Julian E. Barnes / New York Times:
Iran Agreed to Give Up Enriched Uranium in Deal Announced by Trump, U.S. Officials Say
Parisa Hafezi / Reuters:
Iran has not agreed to hand over highly enriched uranium stockpile, senior Iranian source tells Reuters
Discussion: New York Post
Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Tillis says DOJ's ‘anti-weaponization’ fund is ‘a payout pot for punks’ … The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is a $1.776 billion fund announced by the Justice Department in May which will allow people who believe they were targeted for prosecution for political purposes, including by the Biden administration DOJ, to apply for payouts.
Discussion: The Hill
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Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Byron Donalds defends ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ as unselfish act by Trump
Discussion: Washington Times
Tara Suter / The Hill:   Donalds defends anti-weaponization fund
CBS News:
Transcript: Kevin Hassett on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 24, 2026  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  The following is the transcript of the interview with Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 24, 2026.
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CBS News:
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” May 24, 2026
Discussion: Politico and NewsMax.com
Eric Mack / Fox News:
Doug McCain, eldest son of John McCain, dead suddenly at 66  —  Retired Navy pilot and American Airlines captain died Wednesday, family says  —  Meghan McCain and her family are mourning the sudden death of her stepbrother, Douglas Shepp McCain, the eldest adopted son of late Sen. John McCain.
The Economist:
How the Supreme Court both checks and empowers Donald Trump  —  It blocks his most blatantly illegal acts, but helps him in other ways  —  Donald trump's most enduring legacy may be his imprint on the Supreme Court.  In his first term he appointed three justices—Neil Gorsuch …
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Mark Z. Barabak / Los Angeles Times:
The ‘greatest threat’ to rule of law in decades.  That's how lawyers, judges see Trump  — 6 min Click here to listen to this article  — A survey finds deep concern about presidential overreach, persecution of enemies and other unchecked abuses of power.
CNN:
State of the Union  —  JAKE TAPPER, CNN HOST (voice-over): Turning point?  President Trump says he's closing in on a deal with Iran.  —  MARCO RUBIO, U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE: Perhaps a little bit later today, we'll have more to say.  —  TAPPER: But does Iran agree?
Discussion: The Hill and Grabien
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Max Rego / The Hill:
Zeldin says EPA providing ‘flexibility’ by loosening rules for pollutants used in grocery refrigeration
Discussion: NewsMax.com and CNN
New York Times:
How Prediction Markets and Crypto Firms Steamrolled a Watchdog Agency  —  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is a small federal agency, but one with big responsibilities.  Part of its job is to protect the millions of Americans who buy crypto or bet on prediction markets.  —  David Yaffe-Bellany
Discussion: Truthout
NBC News:
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson get married in Florida  —  The president indicated he will not attend the wedding celebration that's expected to be held this weekend.  —  Donald Trump Jr., the president's oldest son, married socialite Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach …
New York Post:
Gunman who believed he was Jesus Christ opened fire on White House checkpoint, neutralized by Secret Service  —  See more of our coverage in your search results.  —  Add The New York Post on Google  —  A crazed gunman who believed he was Jesus Christ pulled out a revolver and opened fire outside …
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Associated Press:
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
Washington Post:
Trump said gas prices are ‘peanuts.’ Only if you're rich.  —  The Washington Post calculated how increased gas prices have impacted different income groups.  —  Summary  —  BAY SHORE, N.Y. — Surging gas prices have hit American drivers hard — but some much harder than others.
Ellen Barry / New York Times:
Kennedy's Push to Curb Antidepressants Has Shaken Psychiatry  —  An annual psychiatric meeting was abuzz over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s call to rein in the use of depression medications.  Some fear it will drive patients away from care.  —  Most years, when thousands of psychiatrists gather …
Discussion: Human Events
New York Times:
A Deciding Factor in Congress Right Now: Who Shows Up to Vote  —  Vacant seats, and consistently poor attendance on both sides of the aisle, have exacerbated the challenges of already razor-thin margins in the House and Senate.  —  Democrats on Thursday appeared poised to finally have the support …
Discussion: Scripps News
 
 
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