THE BRIEF

Iran Demands US Lift Naval Blockade

Iran called on the US to lift its naval blockade and demonstrate commitment to diplomatic resolution amid talks deadlock.

THE BRIEF

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Iran said the US must lift its naval blockade to break the diplomatic deadlock and show seriousness about ending the war. — Bloomberg Politics

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Trump's former attorney Alina Habba received a more-than-$50 million deal from a Venezuelan billionaire's family weeks before Trump pardoned him.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Habba's deal guaranteed her $10 million annually over four years plus bonuses with Venezuelan tycoon Julio Herrera Velutini's family. — The Daily Beast
▸Herrera Velutini had previously pleaded guilty to a campaign finance misdemeanor after initially facing serious federal corruption charges. — The Daily Beast

Trump and Vance will unveil a $25 million fraud whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 per tip.

WHAT'S REPORTED

▸The program offers up to $30,000 for tips leading to convictions. — Fox News Politics

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WHAT'S REPORTED

▸Hungarian officials support joining both the euro area and ERM-2 as soon as possible. — Bloomberg Politics

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WHAT'S REPORTED

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