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Last update: 7 hours agoU.S.-Iran Diplomacy & Markets: The U.S. and Iran are reportedly “very close” to a 60-day ceasefire extension and a framework for new nuclear talks, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz a key goal—though President Trump has not yet approved the deal, keeping oil and stocks jumpy. Economy Watch: The Commerce Department revised first-quarter GDP growth down to 1.6% (from 2.0%), while inflation pressures tied to the Iran war continue to squeeze households. Wall Street: Despite the GDP downgrade and hotter inflation data, major indexes hit record closing highs as investors bet on de-escalation. Energy Prices: Oil benchmarks slid on deal optimism, but volatility remains after renewed strikes and counterstrikes. Tech & Labor: A House bill would set a federal safety framework for autonomous commercial trucks, including rules for remote workers and workforce training. National Security Claims: U.S. Central Command denied Iranian media reports that a U.S. aircraft was shot down near Bushehr. Cyber/Privacy: The Pentagon and CENTCOM warn adversaries are using location data to target U.S. troops. Money & Politics: The Treasury is preparing for a proposed $250 note featuring Trump’s portrait, even as legal and legislative hurdles remain. TikTok Oversight: Sen. Ed Markey is pressing TikTok and Oracle for details on whether the post-ban spin-off deal protects Americans’ national security interests.
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