2026-06-04
House votes Iran war halt. Ceasefire talks stall. Trump names attorney general.
Good morning. The Republican-led House passed war powers legislation to halt Iran strikes, but it faces the Senate. Iran's negotiators say talks are frozen. And Trump named his acting AG as permanent attorney general.
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First time since Iran war began. Four Republicans crossed. Still needs Senate. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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His acting AG gets the permanent job. Trump announced it Wednesday evening.
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House voted. Negotiators stalled. Appointments cemented. Normal.
Back at 12:00 PM ET with the lunch reset brief.