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The latest on the U.S.-Iran conflict, surveillance laws expiring, and new pushes from the White House.

Morning Edition: June 12, 2026 · Morning Edition
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    Foreign Policy

    Trump Announces Impending U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

    President Trump stated that a "great settlement" has been reached to permanently end the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. However, Iran's foreign ministry contradicted the president, noting that while text has been drafted, no final conclusion has been made.

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    Congress

    Key Surveillance Law Set to Expire

    A crucial provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire at midnight tonight. The lapse comes after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement, largely due to clashes over President Trump's recent picks for the nation's top intelligence posts.

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    White House

    Push to Void Past Impeachments

    President Trump and his conservative allies are pressuring lawmakers to pass a resolution that would formally void his two previous House impeachments. The effort seeks to completely erase the history of his first-term rebukes regarding abuse of power and the Capitol riots.

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    Legislative Policy

    Trump Pushes Save America Act

    President Trump is demanding that congressional Republicans use the budget reconciliation process to pass the Save America Act. The sweeping legislation pairs a massive three hundred fifty billion dollar boost in defense spending with controversial new voting restrictions.

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    National Security

    Democrats Introduce War Powers Resolution

    House Democrats have introduced a War Powers Resolution aimed at ending U.S. military involvement in Iran. Lawmakers argue the conflict was launched without congressional approval and has cost American households billions in economic fallout.

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    Supreme Court

    Supreme Court Issues Late-Term Rulings

    The Supreme Court handed down unanimous opinions yesterday, including a significant ruling on bankruptcy disclosures. The justices are clearing their docket before an anticipated major ruling later this month regarding executive authority and birthright citizenship.

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