The Trump administration is moving to erase or overturn convictions of January 6 Capitol riot leaders. Some Northwest Republicans have publicly opposed the move while others remain silent, indicating internal party division on the issue.
As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears expiration with no deal in sight, Iran has doubled down on closing the Strait of Hormuz and rejected U.S. demands as 'maximalist.' Iranian officials indicated final deal remains far off while the strategic chokepoint remains shuttered, with Iran reporting 3,500 deaths in conflict with the U.S.