The temporary truce, brokered by Pakistan, ends five weeks of intense combat that shut parts of the strategic waterway and drove global oil prices higher. Both Washington and Tehran say forces will pause offensive operations while negotiators work toward a longer‑lasting deal in Islamabad.

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Trump fired off a blunt, expletive-filled warning to Iran on Sunday, demanding they immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping traffic. The heated message came as U.S. and Iranian forces clashed in the region over vital oil routes. Trump called out blockades hurting global trade. Officials say talks continue but military options stay on the table.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche now serves as acting attorney general. The move came amid ongoing tensions from the Iran conflict. President Trump has not detailed reasons for the dismissal publicly. Liam White reporting.

The Supreme Court has opened oral arguments on President Trump’s executive order that seeks to end automatic birthright citizenship for most children born on U.S. soil. The case is among the most consequential the court will hear this year, with far‑reaching implications for immigration law and constitutional rights. The justices questioned both the administration and challengers about the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment.

AAA data show the average now at about four dollars and two cents per gallon, with prices in some states topping four‑fifty or more, as the war in the Middle East disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan’s foreign minister announced Monday that Islamabad will facilitate the discussions in coming days after meetings with diplomats from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. No confirmation yet from Washington or Tehran on direct or indirect format.

Demonstrators poured into state capitals, major metros, and smaller towns, demanding an end to the war in Iran, tougher limits on immigration enforcement, and more action on the cost of living. National organizers say turnout surpassed earlier waves of protests in June and October, with well over 3,000 events recorded in all 50 states.

Tehran has dismissed the fifteen‑point American plan as “unfair” and “maximalist,” while domestic hard‑line voices demand that Iran emerge from the conflict as a stronger regional power. In parallel, Israeli forces have intensified strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.