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Iran president visits Pakistan after U.S. talks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is visiting Pakistan after U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland produced a 60-day roadmap toward a possible war-ending deal. Disputes have already emerged over nuclear inspections and Israel’s freedom to act in Lebanon.

Reflecting Pool to be drained after algae and peeling paint

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained after algae and peeling paint appeared weeks after a multimillion-dollar renovation. President Donald Trump blamed vandalism, while The Guardian reported he has not provided evidence for that claim.

Judge blocks Trump voter citizenship database overhaul

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully overhauled the SAVE system into a broad citizenship-checking database using Americans’ personal information. The ruling blocks use of the expanded tool, which some states used to flag voters as potential noncitizens.

AI super PAC spending reshapes Manhattan House primary

AI-backed super PACs have spent more than $43 million in the 2026 congressional cycle, with a Manhattan Democratic primary emerging as the central battleground. The spending pits OpenAI-aligned groups against Anthropic-backed forces over how tightly AI should be regulated.

Trump says Reflecting Pool repairs will begin immediately

Trump said repairs will begin immediately at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after algae and peeling paint followed a multimillion-dollar renovation. Officials cited arrests and citations for alleged vandalism, while one apprehended man denied causing damage.