ABCNEWS - Rubio says operation in Iran is 'over,' nuclear material 'has to be addressed'
In his first turn at the White House briefing room podium, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was definitive that Operation Epic Fury in Iran is "over."
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Trump suspends Hormuz operation, claims progress on Iran deal
President Trump said Tuesday he's suspending the new U.S. military operation in the Strait of Hormuz due to progress in the negotiations with Iran on an agreement to end the war. Why it matters: The operation to "guide" ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which was launched on Monday, led to an exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran and to Iranian missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates for the first time since the ceasefire was announced a month ago. What he's saying: "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries...and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and…
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Democrats rage at GOP push for Trump ballroom security funds
A Republican proposal to spend $1 billion on security measures for the White House ballroom President Trump is building sent House Democrats into a frenzy on Tuesday. Why it matters: To many lawmakers, it's a grim display of how far Republicans have gone in subordinating Congress' prerogatives to the executive branch. - "Their political castration is complete," Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) told Axios. "They're sending Trump $1 billion to build a gilded room for their balls." - "People are not happy," a senior House Democrat told Axios, speaking on the condition of anonymity to relay details of private discussions. Driving the news: Senate Judiciary Committee chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Monday released the text of a proposed $82…
JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News staff) - Watch Live: Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at Iowa campaign event
Vice President JD Vance speaks in Des Moines, Iowa, alongside Rep. Zach Nunn as Republicans rally ahead of the 2026 midterms.
NYTIMES (Amy Graff and Alexandra E. Petri) - Colorado Snowstorm In May Could Be Its Biggest This Season
A snowstorm hitting the Rocky Mountains this week could end up being the biggest all season, forecasters said.
NYTIMES (Julie Bosman) - What Happened When Pope Leo XIV Had to Call Customer Service
Spoiler alert: There was no miracle.
NYTIMES (Adeel Hassan) - Hantavirus Outbreaks Are Rare, but They Aren’t Going Away and There’s No Cure
Since the family of rodent-borne infections were identified in the 1950s, they have turned up all over the world.
NYTIMES (Cassandra Vinograd) - Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities
At least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia, one of the highest tolls from a single attack so far this year. The cities of Dnipro and Kramatorsk were also attacked.
NYTIMES (Alan Rappeport) - U.S. Allows Venezuela to Begin Debt Restructuring Process
Venezuela must repay $60 billion in defaulted bonds as it looks to stabilize its economy.
NYTIMES (Matthew Cullen) - Indiana’s Primary Elections Will Test Trump’s Influence
Also, about 150 people are stuck on a cruise ship with a deadly outbreak. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.