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U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire
After nearly six weeks of war, the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. President Trump announced the deal roughly two hours before his Tuesday night deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks. Both sides are casting the ceasefire as a victory, though the transcript does not include details on the specific terms or whether the Strait of Hormuz will reopen during the pause.
Synagogue Destroyed in Israeli Strike
A synagogue in Damascus was destroyed in an Israeli airstrike early Tuesday. The building, which also served as a community center, was hit in an attack that an Iranian Jewish member of Parliament said left Torah scrolls buried in the rubble. The Israeli military said it was reviewing the results of the strike, which it said was aimed at a senior military target, and expressed regret over what it called collateral damage to the synagogue. Damascus has one of the largest Jewish populations in the Middle East outside of Israel.
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- 1 (00:04) **U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire** - President Trump announces a deal hours before a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks; both sides claim victory.
- 2 (00:39) **Synagogue Destroyed in Israeli Strike on Beirut** - An Iranian Jewish member of Parliament reports the building was destroyed and Torah scrolls buried in rubble after an attack early Tuesday.
- 3 (01:12) **Republican Clay Fuller Wins Georgia House Seat** - The Associated Press calls the special runoff election for the seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
- 4 (01:47) **Liberal Candidate Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Election** - Chris Taylor’s victory marks a fourth straight win for liberal court candidates dating back to 2020.
- 5 (02:01) **ICE Shooting in Central California Leaves One Hospitalized** - Officers conducting a vehicle stop in Patterson fired their guns after the suspect allegedly weaponized his vehicle.
- 6 (03:00) **Vice President Vance Returns from Hungary** - Vance criticized the EU for interfering with Hungary's parliamentary election during his trip to Budapest.
- 7 (03:31) **Bill Ackman Proposes $60 Billion Buyout of Universal Music Group** - The hedge fund billionaire and former Democratic donor wants to take the world’s largest record label private.
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