U.S. and Iranian negotiators have agreed to a peace deal but are waiting for President Trump to give his approval, according to new reporting from Axios today.
What is reportedly in the peace deal?: A ceasefire extension and the start of nuclear negotiations.
The Guardian reports that President Trump is circulating a draft peace agreement to some of the U.S.’s allies, including Israel.
^ For what it’s worth: Conservative political commentator Scott Jennings says a senior administration official confirmed the veracity of this report. “The U.S. appears to be getting everything we want,” Jennings added.
But keep in mind: We have reportedly been close to a deal before and there are still many moving parts that can derail it. And Iran hawks won't be happy about extending the ceasefire without concessions from Iran on its nuclear program.
Tensions are extra high today because of a little tit-for-tat: The U.S. launched a new wave of defensive strikes on Iran on Wednesday. Iran has already retaliated, saying it fired at an American air base in Kuwait this morning.
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) then accused Iran of violating the ceasefire: “This egregious ceasefire violation by the Iranian regime occurred hours after Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones that posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz,” Centcom wrote in a post.
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A $250 DOLLAR BILL?:
Trump administration officials are pushing to create a $250 bill with President Trump’s photo to commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday, according to new reporting from The Washington Post. 📸 Mockup of the new bill
This would be the first appearance of a living person on American currency in more than 150 years. It was outlawed in 1866.
Tidbit: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton mocked this reporting by posting, “By the end of Trump’s term, it’ll be just enough to buy one gallon of gas and a carton of eggs.”
HOPE YOU WROTE THAT ON YOUR CALENDAR IN PENCIL:
Multiple artists who were listed on the America 250 celebration on the National Mall deny their involvement.
Which artists say they will not perform: Young MC, Morris Day and The Time and the C+ C Music Factory group
From Young MC: “The artists were never told about any political involvement with the event.”
Which artists *are* still expected to perform: Country artist Martina McBride and rappers Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice
NEXT IN THE PRESS BRIEFING LINEUP:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take his turn today leading the White House press briefing while press secretary Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave.
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