Sunday, May 24 · Morning Edition

Your top six political stories for Sunday morning, from the White House to the campaign trail.

Morning Edition: May 24, 2026 · Morning Edition
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    Foreign Policy

    Trump Announces Progress on Potential U.S.-Iran Deal

    President Donald Trump stated that a deal to formally end the ongoing war in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been largely negotiated [1.2.1]. The potential agreement includes Iran committing not to pursue nuclear weapons, though some regional officials counsel caution as final details are still being discussed.

  2. 2
    White House Security

    Gunman Killed by Secret Service Outside White House

    A suspect was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire at a White House security checkpoint on Saturday evening. President Trump was on the premises but unharmed, while one civilian bystander was injured during the exchange of gunfire.

  3. 3
    National Security

    Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence

    Tulsi Gabbard has stepped down from her position as Director of National Intelligence. Her sudden resignation was widely reported this weekend, adding another significant vacancy to the administration's national security team.

  4. 4
    Congress

    Senate Drops Funding for Trump's White House Ballroom

    The U.S. Senate has removed a proposed one billion dollar funding measure for President Trump's White House ballroom construction project from a recent spending bill. The project has drawn significant bipartisan criticism as Americans face high gas prices resulting from the Iran conflict.

  5. 5
    Midterm Elections

    Senator Bill Cassidy Defeated in Louisiana Primary

    Incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy placed third in the Louisiana primary, missing the runoff and effectively losing his seat. Trump-backed candidates Julia Letlow and John Fleming will now face off in a June 27 runoff election.

  6. 6
    Diplomacy

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visits India

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on a four-day diplomatic trip to New Delhi, India. The visit aims to reset strained bilateral relations and address a growing trust deficit between Washington and Delhi.

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