Trump News at a Glance: Does the President See a Chance to End the War with Iran?
Donald Trump appeared upbeat about the prospects of an imminent deal with Tehran, although Iran and mediators Pakistan appear slightly less sure – key US politics stories from Saturday 23 May
TL;DR
- Donald Trump indicated an imminent deal with Iran was being finalized, covering aspects like the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran disputed this.
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope to host future US-Iran peace talks.
- A person died after firing at a White House security checkpoint, causing a brief lockdown.
- The US temporarily banned green-card holders who traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past 21 days to prevent Ebola.
- The DOJ removed website news releases about January 6th defendants, deeming them 'partisan propaganda'.
- Rodney Taylor, a double amputee detained by ICE, spoke at public events following his release.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to a chemical threat in Orange County.
- Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, faced calls to resign over an autopsy report on Kamala Harris's election defeat.