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Mediators are pushing to extend the U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Hide SummaryPakistan said it expected to host a second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end the war, but did not say when or where the meetings would take place.Read more
'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs
Hide SummaryA website with anonymous employee letters accuses the Trump administration of undermining work on housing discrimination. HUD says it's restoring "sanity" to fair housing enforcement.Read more
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz
Hide SummaryThe White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.Read more
'Everybody is just on edge': Farmer shares how Iran war is affecting his livelihood
Hide SummaryThe blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has prolonged fertilizer shortages. NPR's A Martinez asks farm owner John Halcomb how the shortage is affecting his farm and his outlook.Read more
Lawmakers express concerns about World Cup prep amid ongoing DHS shutdown
Hide SummaryAt a Senate hearing on the upcoming World Cup, lawmakers raised concerns about how travel, tourism and safety preparations are going.Read more