Trump administration launches tariff refund system as first step in paying back billions - US politics live

Key Points:

• FBI director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million lawsuit against the Atlantic magazine and author Sarah Fitzpatrick for an article alleging his chronic drinking and frequent absences, claiming libel, assault, and slander.
• US lawmakers have agreed to a 10-day extension to negotiate reforms to section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allows warrantless surveillance of foreign communications but raises privacy concerns for Americans.
• The Trump administration has launched an online portal to process refunds totaling approximately $166 billion for businesses affected by tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, aiming to reimburse importers who paid these levies.
• Oil prices surged nearly 5% after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and dampening hopes for a peace deal amid ongoing conflict involving Iran.
• Donald Trump is in Washington for meetings and plans to sign executive orders, while US negotiators are set to visit Pakistan amid threats from Trump to destroy infrastructure if no deal is reached, and Iran maintains it will defend its national interests despite ceasefire violations.