Trump admin live updates: Iran deal talks tested by US military strikes

Key Points:

• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed cautious optimism about U.S.-Iran negotiations following recent U.S. strikes, emphasizing the need for continued commitment to a ceasefire to restore peace in the Middle East.
• South Carolina Senate rejected President Trump’s proposal to redraw congressional districts aimed at gaining an additional Republican seat, citing political and logistical concerns including the timing of upcoming primaries.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that talks with Iran on extending the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz will take several more days, with a firm U.S. stance against Iran charging tolls for passage through the waterway.
• Protests occurred outside the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark over alleged poor conditions and hunger strikes by detainees, with federal officials denying the claims and criticizing political motivations behind the demonstrations.
• President Donald Trump underwent his fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since returning to office amid concerns about his health and age; the White House has not yet released details from the checkup.