The latest U.S. political news, from a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal to the UFC at the White House.

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   Foreign Policy

   Trump Announces Preliminary U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

   President Donald Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding to end the U.S.-Iran war has been signed electronically, with a formal ceremony set for Friday in Geneva. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though lawmakers on Capitol Hill have expressed skepticism and are demanding more details.

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   Justice Department

   Governor Gavin Newsom Claims DOJ Investigation is Politically Motivated

   California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Newsom accused President Trump of weaponizing the DOJ against him for political reasons.

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   White House

   UFC Holds 'Freedom 250' Event on White House South Lawn

   President Trump hosted a massive UFC fight night dubbed 'Freedom 250' on the White House South Lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday and America's semiquincentennial. Despite the event's success, UFC CEO Dana White stated that hosting fights at the White House was a one-time experience.

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   Elections

   DOJ Challenges Voter Purge Protections Ahead of Midterms

   The Justice Department is taking legal steps to challenge the National Voter Registration Act's 90-day quiet period. Critics warn this move signals an attempt by the Trump administration to purge voter rolls right before the upcoming November midterm elections.

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   Clemency

   Democrats Probe Trump's Pardons for 'Pay-To-Play' Dynamics

   Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to retain records regarding recent presidential pardons and commutations. The inquiry seeks to determine if improper considerations, such as quid pro quo arrangements, influenced the clemency granted to 17 individuals.

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   Environment

   Judge Orders Trump Admin to Restore Acadia National Park Signs

   A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to reinstall signs at Acadia National Park that detailed climate change and Wabanaki Indigenous history. The signs were previously removed by the Trump administration under orders to eliminate materials considered disparaging to American history.