U.S.-Iran Diplomacy: President Trump signed an interim memorandum with Iran to end the war, with Iran agreeing to dilute highly enriched uranium and the U.S. preparing sanctions relief; the deal also aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks over the next 60 days, as JD Vance heads to Switzerland for initial negotiations. Congress & Foreign Policy: Senate Republicans blocked Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen from redirecting Trump’s “slush fund” toward SNAP, Medicaid, and law enforcement, while California lawmakers demanded details on Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile-interceptor price tag. Energy & Oversight: Sen. Alex Padilla pressed the Trump administration over a proposed West Coast Strategic Petroleum Reserve tied to Sable Offshore, raising questions about whether Congress was properly consulted. Politics & Public Life: A Reuters/Ipsos poll ahead of the 250th birthday finds many Americans doubt the country will last another 250 years, amid Trump’s high-profile July 4 plans. Nonprofit Scrutiny: Sen. Rick Scott urged the IRS to strip CodePink of tax-exempt status, alleging foreign and Chinese Communist Party links. Economy & Markets: Traders said the U.S.-Iran deal could lift near-term currency prospects for Uganda and Kenya while Zambia’s kwacha may face pressure. Tech & Security: G7 leaders pledged to reduce reliance on China for rare earths, targeting no single supplier above 60% by 2030.