Todd Blanche reaches deal with GOP holdouts and Ariana Grande steps back: Morning Rundown

Key Points:

• Todd Blanche, President Trump's attorney general nominee, reached a deal with GOP senators to officially rescind a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund linked to a Trump lawsuit against the IRS, clearing a key hurdle for his confirmation vote tomorrow.
• Iran denied President Trump's claim that new peace talks with the U.S. would resume today after he called off attacks, stating no current negotiations exist and discussions are only ongoing with Oman regarding safe passage through the strait.
• Wildfires in Washington state have burned 250,000 acres, destroying over 600 structures in Spokane and forcing 60,000 evacuations; officials warn conditions remain severe with rising temperatures and strong winds fueling the blazes.
• The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the country's second-deadliest, surpassing 1,500 deaths amid declining global aid, regional conflict, and misinformation hampering the response efforts.
• Pop star Ariana Grande plans to step back from public life after completing her upcoming tour, citing ongoing public scrutiny and prioritizing her health and well-being.