The day was dominated by the Iran deal story, which evolved from Trump's claim of a 'largely negotiated' deal to reports of an agreement 'in principle' to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end nuclear ambitions. In the morning, Trump touted progress, but details remained murky and Iran's media denied the deal. By early afternoon, Republican backlash intensified, with senior Republicans blasting the emerging deal. Trump then softened expectations, saying he would not 'rush' into a deal. In the late afternoon, U.S. officials confirmed that Iran's supreme leader had agreed 'in principle' to give up enriched uranium. The White House shooting story, which broke late the previous night, continued but became secondary. The Justice Department scrubbed Jan. 6 news releases from its website, and a chemical tank leak in California prompted evacuations.