Your briefing on the latest U.S. political developments, from high-stakes international diplomacy to domestic policy shifts.

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   Foreign Policy

   U.S. and Iran Reach Tentative Agreement to Extend Ceasefire [2.2.6]

   U.S. and Iranian negotiators have struck a tentative deal to extend their current ceasefire by 60 days and begin talks concerning Iran's nuclear program. The agreement, which could also reopen the Strait of Hormuz, is currently awaiting final approval from President Trump.

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   Economy

   Inflation Hits Three-Year High Amid Spiking Gas Prices

   A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to 3.8 percent, marking the highest level since May 2023, largely driven by surging gasoline prices. The persistent inflation may force the Federal Reserve to remain cautious about cutting interest rates, despite ongoing pressure from President Trump.

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   Treasury Department

   Treasury Prepares to Put Trump on $250 Bill

   Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that the mandate preventing living persons from appearing on U.S. currency may be removed to feature President Trump on a new commemorative $250 bill. Trump is also slated to appear on a circulating 24-karat gold coin recently approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.

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   Justice Department

   DOJ Opens Investigation Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll

   The Justice Department has reportedly opened an investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the writer who previously won two civil lawsuits against Donald Trump. The move is drawing intense scrutiny as the DOJ takes aim at one of the president's most prominent legal adversaries.

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   The Courts

   Biden Sues DOJ Over Classified Documents Audio

   Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings from Special Counsel Robert Hur’s classified documents probe. Biden argues the deeply personal conversations with his ghostwriter were intended to remain strictly confidential.

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   2024 Retrospective

   Jill Biden Reveals Debate Health Fears in New Memoir

   In an upcoming memoir, former First Lady Jill Biden revealed that she feared her husband was having a stroke during his fateful June 2024 debate against Donald Trump. Her comments shed new light on the performance that ultimately ended Joe Biden's reelection campaign.