Here are today’s top headlines.
Headlines
Trump Calls Off Iran Strike
President Trump said Monday he called off a U.S. attack on Iran that had been "scheduled" for Tuesday, after the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE requested he hold off, citing "serious negotiations" now taking place. Iran submitted a revised 14-point proposal to Pakistani mediators on Monday, though it’s unclear whether the new proposal resolves key differences around Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
Tuesday is the busiest primary election day of the 2026 midterms so far, with voters weighing in on key contests in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, testing Trump’s grip on his own party — particularly in the challenge GOP Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces from Trump-backed Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. Source
The World Health Organization declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern" on Sunday; the outbreak does not yet meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency, but it is driven by the Bundibugyo virus — a rare strain with no approved vaccine or treatment. As of Tuesday, 131 deaths have been linked to the outbreak, with more than 500 suspected cases; one American — a missionary physician — has tested positive in the DRC. See Details
Politics
Former Sen. Mitt Romney called Bill Cassidy’s Louisiana Republican primary defeat a loss for the country as Trump reveled in the senator’s ouster, with Romney warning that the loss of an independent Republican voice in the Senate would have real consequences. Read More
President Trump renewed his call for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act by attaching it to a housing bil. The bil would require poof of citizneship to register to vote and voter ID to cast a ballot. See Details
Maine Senate Democrat candidate Graham Platner is under fire as more lewd social media posts from his past surfaced. Platner is challenging incumbent Republican Susan Collins. See Details
U.S. News
A former High School wrestler was identified as one of the gunmen at a shooting that took place at a San Diego mosque. The shooting left three dead. Source
A judge ruled that prosecutors may use a gun and notebook found on Luigi Mangione as evidence in his case; Mangione has pleaded not guilty to nine state felony charges in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Find out More
The fast-moving Sandy Fire burned an estimated 184 acres in Southern California, forcing evacuations in parts of Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks as it spread rapidly through the region. Fire crews worked to contain the blaze as conditions remained dry and windy. Source
Business
U.S. futures were lower in early Tuesday trading, with S&P 500 futures down 0.48%, Dow futures off 0.27%, and Nasdaq futures sliding 0.75%, extending Monday’s losses after a tech selloff dragged benchmarks lower for a second straight day. NVIDIA reports earnings Wednesday after the close, with analysts projecting EPS of $1.78 — up 120% year-over-year — and revenue of $79.2 billion; the result is expected to be the most anticipated market event of the week. See Details
Home Depot reported a 5% increase in sales. The home improvement giant said customers remained resilient in the face of rising gas prices and inflation. Source
NextEra Energy said Monday it will acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, combining two major utilities as electricity demand surges from AI and data center growth, creating the "largest regulated electric utility" in the world and serving around 10 million customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Find out More
World News
A Pakistani source told Reuters that Iran’s revised proposal had been shared with U.S. representatives on Monday, saying "we don’t have much time" and that both sides "keep changing their goalposts." Analysts say the core sticking points — Iran’s nuclear stockpile, the Strait of Hormuz, and sanctions — remain unresolved. See Details
A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant as Russia simultaneously hammered Ukraine with large-scale aerial attacks for a third consecutive day, underscoring the breadth of global conflict hotspots demanding U.S. attention simultaneously. Find out More
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China for a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The trip comes less than one week after President Trump concluded his summit with Xi, where he sought breakthroughs on disputes over trade and Iran. Find out More
Entertainment
During a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival, Adam Driver finally addressed Lena Dunham’s allegations that he was violent when they worked together on HBO’s "Girls," in remarks that drew significant attention from the international press corps gathered in the South of France. Source
“Nashville” and “Ice Princess” star Hayden Panettiere opened up in her memoir about the pressures of being a child star and her struggles with addiction as an adult. Find out More
Sports
Victor Wembanyama exploded for 41 points and 24 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime to win Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Source
The Montreal Canadiens advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals by defeating the Buffalo Sabers 3-2 in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semi-Final series. Alex Newhook scored the game-winning goal at 11:22 of overtime. Find out More
Texas Tech quarterback Brandon Sorsby sued the NCAA to regain his eligibility after the NCAA suspended him for the season following revelations that he bet on Indiana University football games while a member of the team. See Details
Off the Wall
An Illinois museum received a citation from New York alleging its replica "Knight Rider" car, which hasn’t moved in years, was caught speeding, prompting an investigation into how a stationary fiberglass car managed to rack up a traffic violation several states away. Read More
