Jun 15 Watch 5:14 How Israelis are responding to Trump's Iran peace plan By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end the war, the first steps in a deal with the regime. That agreement appears to include a ceasefire in Israeli strikes. But that country’s defense minister… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 5:02 U.S.-Iran deal a 'strategic defeat' for Israel, Middle East expert says By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn Where does the Iran deal leave U.S.- Israeli relations and the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu? William Brangham discussed that with Aaron David Miller. He’s served in both Democratic and Republican administrations and is now at the… Continue watching
Jun 15 Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386 million ocean observatory project By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press Monday’s pushback against the Republican administration’s actions comes as scientists are set to remove instruments from the Pacific and as an El Niño event is predicted to arrive this summer. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Trump predicts 'great things' from Iran deal as he meets with Macron at G7 By Associated Press “I think a lot of great things are going to happen in the Middle East right now, and very importantly the oil is plummeting down and the stock market is shooting up like a rocket today,” Presidentt Donald Trump said. Continue reading
Jun 15 California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife By Sophie Austin, Associated Press Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid. Continue reading
Jun 15 Israelis angry over U.S.-Iran peace deal lash out at Netanyahu By Julia Frankel, Associated Press Israelis from across the political spectrum are angry about the interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a disaster for Israel and directing their fury at one man: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading
Jun 15 Poll reveals how AAPI adults are being affected by Trump's immigration crackdown By Terry Tang, Linley Sanders, Associated Press A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll finds that most Asian American and Pacific Islander adults have experienced or witnessed some degree of upheaval because of the Trump administration’s heightened immigration policies. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Trump joins official leaders' greeting at G7 summit in France By Sylvie Corbet, Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump arrived in the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran. Continue reading
Jun 15 Iran and U.S. reach an initial deal to extend the ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain By Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Even if the strait fully opens then, it will likely take months for the global energy crisis sparked by its closure to ease. Continue reading
Jun 14 Deal is reached to end Iran war and Trump orders stop to U.S. naval blockade By Munir Ahmed, Julia Frankel, Abby Sewell, Will Weissert, Associated Press Details of the deal were not immediately available. Key mediator Pakistan said the signing will be Friday in Switzerland. Continue reading