Morning coverage focused on the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire showing cracks as attacks continued across the region, with multiple outlets noting disagreements over whether the truce included Lebanon and Hezbollah claiming responsibility for rocket attacks. Early afternoon reporting tracked President Trump's vows that U.S. forces would remain near Iran until a 'real agreement' was reached, with multiple outlets noting his threats of 'bigger, and better' attacks if no deal was reached and highlighting his reference to 'next conquest.' Evening coverage centered on Israel's attacks in Lebanon and Netanyahu's authorization of direct negotiations with Lebanon, while Iran warned of dealbreakers that could collapse the ceasefire and partially opened the Strait of Hormuz. Late night reporting documented Republican blocking of Democratic efforts to end the war and Trump's reported consideration of punishing NATO allies, while First Lady Melania Trump made a rare public statement denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
