NPR News: 05-13-2026 9PM EDT

President Trump dismissed Iran's recent proposal to end the ongoing war, deeming it unacceptable and warning that the ceasefire is on life support. Neither side revealed full details publicly, but NPR's A Batrawi reported that Iran's new demands go beyond prior terms. These include an immediate end to Israel's campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in southern Lebanon—where Israeli forces now control much of the area and daily casualties continue—as well as demands for war reparations from Israel and a complete lifting of the U.S. naval blockade restricting Iran's maritime access. The rejection underscores persistent sticking points in negotiations, with no immediate path forward indicated.

Louisiana Redistricting Targets Democratic Seat

Encouraged by President Trump, Republican-led Southern states are pushing congressional redistricting to solidify GOP control ahead of this year's elections. In Louisiana, lawmakers advanced a new map after an all-night Senate committee session marked by public opposition and internal debate. The proposed plan creates five Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic one, potentially flipping a currently Democratic-held House seat. Democratic State Senator Royce DePlessis voiced strong opposition. The measure heads to the full Senate on Thursday and then the House, highlighting partisan efforts to reshape the electoral map in states wit