The latest on U.S.-Iran diplomacy, Senate funding maneuvers, and nationwide protests.

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   Foreign Policy

   White House Delays U.S.-Iran Peace Talks in Switzerland

   Vice President J.D. Vance's planned trip to Switzerland to lead negotiations with Iran has been abruptly postponed. The talks were meant to follow a newly signed memorandum of understanding intended to end the U.S.-Iran conflict.

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   Congress

   Senate Passes Short-Term Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown

   The Senate narrowly voted 54-46 to pass a stopgap funding measure. The bill now heads to President Trump's desk, successfully avoiding a government shutdown for the time being.

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   Nationwide Protests

   Thousands Join "No Kings" Protests Across All 50 States

   Demonstrators gathered in cities nationwide to protest the Trump administration's expanding presidential powers, immigration crackdowns, and foreign policy. The 'No Kings' rallies highlight growing unrest ahead of upcoming elections.

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   Nominations

   Trump Upends DNI Confirmation Over Executive Demands

   President Trump derailed the Senate confirmation hearing for his own Director of National Intelligence pick, Jay Clayton. Trump posted demands that the Senate first confirm a replacement for Clayton's current role as a federal prosecutor and reauthorize controversial surveillance powers.

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   Military Operations

   U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Three in Pacific

   The U.S. military attacked a suspected smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in three deaths. This marks the latest incident in the administration's aggressive, months-long campaign against alleged narcoterrorists in Latin America.

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   Elections

   Democratic Socialists Surge in Nationwide Mayoral Races

   Progressive candidates are seeing a surge of support in mayoral primaries across the country, fueled by rising anti-Trump fervor. Notably, D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George successfully won the Democratic primary for Washington D.C. Mayor.