Leila Fadl

More Republicans are pushing back on President Trump over the war in Iran and his anti-weaponization fund.

Is Congress reasserting its power?

And Ukrainian drones struck St.

Petersburg as Russia was kicking off President Putin's economic forum.

What does the gathering reveal about how Russia sees the world and its war?

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President Trump says he's going to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanch to take on the role permanently.

Joining us now is NPR congressional reporter Sam Greenglass.

Good morning, Sam.

So Blanche testified before Congress this week that the fund is dead.

Is that enough for some senators?

OK, this seems to be another example of Trump undercutting Republicans in Congress and then in turn his own agenda.

Are you seeing other places where Republicans are frustrated with the president?

NPR's Sam Greenglass.

Thank you, Sam.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a ceasefire that had really never taken hold.

For more, we're joined by NPR's Greg Myrie in Tel Aviv.

Hi, Greg.

Hi, Leila.

So what exactly have Israel and Lebanon agreed to this time?