Good morning.You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.Israel and Iran committed yesterday to stop attacking each other, just hours after exchanging missile fire and heightening tensions across the Middle East.
Even with this pledge, both countries cited conditions that could lead to renewed hostilities.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that troops would continue operations against the militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iran said that Israel's operations against Hezbollah prompted its missile strikes on Israel, first on Sunday night and again on Monday morning.Iran's military said it was halting further actions for now, but warned that if Israel kept up attacks in Lebanon, it would retaliate with "much harsher and more forceful actions than before."Maine, North Dakota, South Carolina and Nevada are holding primaries today.
Voters will cast their ballots for the U.S.Senate, House, governor and other officials.
A significant amount of attention is focused on Maine's Senate race, where political newcomer Graham Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee against Republican Sen.Susan Collins, who has held the seat for 30 years.
Platner faces allegations published by The New York Times alleging that he was physically threatening in a past relationship, along with previous revelations that he sexted with several women early in his marriage.In Nevada, incumbent Gov.
Joe Lombardo, a Republican, is facing what could be a tough challenge in the November elections.Attorney General Aaron Ford may have the best shot against Lombardo, but his path to the Democratic nomination isn't guaranteed.
In South Carolina, amidst a field of MAGA-aligned Republicans, Lt.Gov.
Pamela Evette stands out by securing Trump's endorsement in the gubernatorial race.Here are the key races to watch.Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has secured ...