WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! Today marks the start of the 2026 World Cup, with the Mexico Opening Ceremony kicking off the five-week tournament. ⚽⚽⚽ Team USA will be facing off against Paraguay in its first match tomorrow night. 🇺🇲🇵🇾In other news, President Donald Trump called off plans to strike Iran after approved talks with Iranian leadership. The news of de-escalation in the Middle East has sent oil prices falling. 🛢️📉Meanwhile, Republican Sen. Todd Young of Indiana talked permitting at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce critical minerals summit this morning. Keep reading to find out what the senator has to say. ⬇️
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TRUMP FLIP-FLOPS ON IRAN STRIKES: President Donald Trump has reversed his plan to strike Iran tonight after approved discussions with Iranian leadership, teasing a ceasefire deal between Washington and Tehran.
