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.Vice President Vance is postponing his trip to Switzerland, where he was set to negotiate terms of a peace agreement with Iran.
This week, President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum, which offers benefits to Iran but is only a first step toward a comprehensive deal.Yesterday, the U.S.
Central Command announced that U.S.forces lifted their blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas.
This action is one of the conditions of a ceasefire agreement between the U.S.and Iran, as both countries enter the next phase of negotiations over the next 60 days.
Read the full text of Trump's preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war here.The grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center took place yesterday, featuring a star-studded guest list, musical performances and four former presidents, including President Obama himself.The event featured musical performances and appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Stevie Wonder and several other stars.
The ceremony evoked the hope and change vibes of the Obama era.Every living former president attended the ceremony except one: Trump.
During a press preview earlier this month, longtime Obama White House aide and current CEO of the Obama Foundation, Valerie Jarrett, said that Trump is welcome to visit the museum but was not invited to the dedication.Despite his absence, Trump remained a feature of the event, with subtle comments about the future of democracy and American ideals.A student-led group at Emory Law School has asked the Supreme Court to evaluate the judiciary's system for addressing misconduct among its own ranks.
Unlike most other American workers, tens of thousands of federal court employees are not covered under landmark civil rights pro...