Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a U.S.-brokered ceasefire tied to Hezbollah stopping attacks and leaving parts of southern Lebanon. The deal follows weeks of fighting that have killed thousands in Lebanon and complicated U.S.-Iran diplomacy.
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Ohio State University has agreed to pay about $100 million to 279 former students who said they were sexually abused by former campus doctor Richard Strauss. The deal would resolve nearly all remaining federal claims tied to the decades-old abuse allegations.
SpaceX is seeking to raise $75 billion in a record IPO that would value the company at roughly $1.75 trillion. The company proposed a $135 share price ahead of an expected Nasdaq debut next week, though the final price remains uncertain.
Senate Republicans advanced a reconciliation bill to fund immigration agencies after removing White House ballroom-related security money. Internal GOP concerns remain over a Justice Department “anti-weaponization” fund that some senators want permanently barred.
The House passed a Democrat-led war powers resolution directing President Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress authorizes the conflict. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the 215-208 vote.
Trump’s executive order reclassifies about 8,000 mostly senior federal workers as at-will employees, removing key job protections. The administration says the move increases accountability, while critics say it weakens the nonpartisan civil service.
Republican Steve Hilton led California’s crowded governor primary with nearly 60% of ballots counted, while Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer competed for the second runoff spot. Primaries in New Jersey, Iowa, New Mexico and other states also set up key 2026 midterm races.