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Democratic leaders in the House and Senate are calling on Republicans to reverse course and support legislation that would force President Trump to get congressional approval before carrying out any more attacks on Iran.

Pennsylvania Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon says they are reacting to what they're hearing from constituents about Trump's threat to wipe out Iran's civilization.

President Trump has since pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire, but Democrats showing no sign of backing off.

The White House defends Trump's rhetoric as effective.

Vice President J.D.

Vance expected to lead a U.S.

delegation to Pakistan for talks this weekend on the ceasefire with Iran.

The truce has been under strain.

Iran says Israeli attacks in Lebanon violate the Pakistani-brokered ceasefire and has choked off access to the Strait of Hormuz.

NATO's Secretary General says he had a candid conversation with President Trump, Mark Rutte, at the White House this week, where he made the case that the U.S.

is better off as part of NATO.

Here's NPR's Michelle Kellerman.

First Lady Melania Trump denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

She delivered a statement Thursday from the White House condemning what she said are fake images and statements and urging Congress to hold hearings.

NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports.

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Volatile oil and jet fuel prices brought on by the Iran war are leading to higher costs for air travelers and fewer flight options.

Airlines around the world are trimming schedules and raising fees and fares, and experts warn that relief may not come quickly because airlines can take months to adjust fares while they wait for energy markets to stabilize.

A former Army employee is facing federal criminal charges for allegedly leaking classified information.