What to know about U.S.-Iran deal announced by Trump

Key people or organizations: Claims Israel, Beirut, Trump, Iran

Politics desk signal: election, campaign

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Story focus: Claims Israel's Beirut strike pushed Trump on Iran announcement

Source context: US diplomat Alan Eyre says despite the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, there is no deal until it has been formalised. The election angle is whether...

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Key people or organizations: Trump, Iran, Democrats, US

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Story focus: Trump allies cheer Iran 'peace deal' announcement as Democrats seek clarity

Source context: US and Iran say memorandum of understanding to be signed on Friday, but no official terms yet released. The election angle is whether this changes...

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Key people or organizations: Iran, Trump, Olivia Gazis, Imtiaz Tyab

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Story focus: What to know about U.S.-Iran deal announced by Trump

Source context: Olivia Gazis and Imtiaz Tyab report on the U.S.-Iran deal announced by President Trump on Sunday. The election angle is whether this changes voter...

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Key people or organizations: Kennedy Center, Trump

Politics desk signal: court

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Story focus: Kennedy Center to establish new endowment in Trump's name

Source context: The establishment of the fund comes less than two weeks after a judge ruled the Kennedy Center's board acted unlawfully in adding the president's...

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Key people or organizations: Hegseth, White House, Anthropic, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Politics desk signal: house, white house

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Story focus: Hegseth, White House allies intensify attacks on Anthropic

Source context: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a shot at Anthropic on Saturday, after the artificial intelligence company discontinued access to two of its...

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