Donald Trump has expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Iran, stating that an agreement has been 'largely negotiated' and will be announced shortly. However, Iran’s Fars news agency, close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, contradicted Trump’s assertion, calling it 'inconsistent with reality' and insisting that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iranian control.
Pakistan Offers to Host Peace Talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Trump on his peace efforts and expressed hope that Pakistan would host another round of US-Iran talks 'very soon.' The first round, led by US Vice-President JD Vance in Islamabad six weeks ago, ended without an agreement.
Gunman Dies After Firing Near White House
A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and opened fire on officers has died, according to federal officials. The White House was temporarily locked down on Saturday following a sustained volley of gunshots heard by reporters.
US Bans Green-Card Holders from African Nations
US authorities have temporarily banned green-card holders from entering the country if they have traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days, as part of efforts to prevent Ebola from entering US borders.
Justice Department Removes January 6 News Releases
The Department of Justice has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the January 6 Capitol attack, calling the information 'partisan propaganda.' This is the latest step by the Trump administration to rewrite the history of the assault on the US Capitol.
Double Amputee Detained by ICE Speaks Out
Rodney Taylor, a Liberia-born barber detained by ICE for over a year, has been released and is now speaking at public events. He was dragged from his car in front of his young children and spent 14 months in detention before his release on May 1.
Other News
- California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to a chemical disaster threat in Orange County, where a storage tank holding flammable methyl methacrylate is at risk of failure.
- DNC Chair Ken Martin faces mounting calls to resign over his handling of an autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s 2024 election defeat, which omitted key factors like Joe Biden’s decision to run and the Gaza conflict.
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