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Trump indicated that US-Iran peace talks could resume within two days, with negotiations set to restart in Islamabad under Pakistani army chief Asim Munir. The White House expressed optimism about extending a temporary two-week ceasefire, though Pakistani officials cautioned the timeline may be longer than suggested.
Trump engaged in an escalating public dispute with Pope Leo over religious and policy matters, with the president attacking the pontiff while sharing AI-generated images depicting himself in religious scenes. The Pope responded with a message of peace and unity, while Trump and Vice President JD Vance continued their criticism of the Vatican.
The Department of Justice filed to overturn seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members who participated in the January 6 Capitol siege in 2021. The filing seeks to reverse charges brought against far-right group members involved in the riot.
Wall Street reached a historic milestone as the S&P 500 breached 7,000 points for the first time, driven by investor optimism about a potential end to the Iran war. The rally erased losses incurred at the start of the conflict.
Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying he had 'held back' on the dismissal and pointing to Powell's term ending in May. Powell indicated he would not leave until a criminal investigation was completed and could remain as a governor until 2028.
The CDC's vaccine guidance collapsed under Trump administration overhauls, with several vaccines including flu and COVID-19 shots losing their CDC recommendations. Public health experts warned of uncertainty in vaccination policy without clear federal guidance.
Trump warned that the US-UK trade deal 'can always be changed,' criticizing Britain's response to the Iran war and suggesting relations were in a 'sad state.' UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves separately called Trump's Iran war a 'mistake' and expressed doubt it made the world safer.
Senator Thom Tillis pledged to continue blocking a Trump-backed Federal Reserve nominee and called on the president to apologize for his attacks on the Pope. The Republican senator signaled he would maintain opposition to the administration's Fed pick.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson condemned conservative justices' use of emergency orders favoring Trump administration positions, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized for prior remarks about Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The clash highlighted divisions on the Supreme Court over procedural practices.
Trump claimed, according to Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Oz, that diet soda kills cancer cells—a claim contradicted by medical professionals who issued reminders to the public about vaccine and treatment efficacy. The statement was made during an appearance on Don Jr's podcast.