President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Iran are close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil-shipping corridor. "It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day," Trump said, speaking after arriving in Los Angeles for a Republican National Committee fundraising event.
Trump indicated significant progress had been made in negotiations, though no agreement has been finalized. The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly 20% of the world's oil supply, making its status a major factor in global energy markets.
🏛 Gallego Bill Would Require Parental Consent for Under-16 Social Media Accounts
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is introducing legislation requiring social media platforms to obtain parental permission before users under 16 can create or maintain accounts.
The bill would set the most significant federal restriction on social media companies operating in the U.S., raising the minimum age threshold by at least three years compared to current requirements on some platforms.
The measure marks a renewed push in Congress to regulate minors' access to social media, an issue that has drawn bipartisan attention in recent sessions.
⚡ Big Oil Posts Massive Profits as Iran War Disrupts Energy Markets
Major oil companies are recording large profits as conflict in Iran disrupts global energy markets, driving oil and gasoline prices sharply higher.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, a critical chokepoint for global energy supply, amplifying the market impact of the fighting and pushing costs higher across the sector.
🗳 Michigan Hosts Democrats' Most Expensive Senate Primary Ever
Voters in Michigan and several other states are heading to the polls Tuesday in primary contests seen as early indicators of party direction ahead of November's midterm elections.
Michigan's Democratic Senate primary has become the most expensive in the party's history, drawing national attention. NBC's Steve Kornacki is providing analysis of the key races.
The results are expected to offer early signals about voter priorities and internal party dynamics before the general election.
🇮🇷 Trump Halts Iran Strikes, U.S. Returns to Talks With Fewer Cards
President Trump called off planned U.S. military strikes against Iran, leaving American officials to pursue a diplomatic path after determining that available military options risked triggering major Iranian regional retaliation.
U.S. officials now aim to return to the negotiating table, though analysts note Washington holds a weaker hand than before the episode. No new round of talks has been formally announced.
The decision narrows U.S. leverage at a critical moment in efforts to constrain Iran's nuclear program, with diplomacy now the primary tool after the military option was set aside.
💻 White House to Review AI Model-Testing Framework Tuesday
The White House will host AI companies Tuesday to assess a new framework for testing advanced artificial intelligence models, following a directive from President Donald Trump.
Trump's June executive order instructed officials to develop a process for evaluating the cybersecurity capabilities of advanced AI models. The meeting marks an early step in implementing that order.
The framework reflects the administration's push to establish federal standards for AI security as competition in the sector intensifies.