The U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement expires Wednesday, and President Trump said the U.S. is "likely" to resume bombing as diplomatic negotiations hang in the balance [Guardian, NPR]. No breakthrough has emerged despite the looming deadline, leaving the region bracing for potential escalation.

Politics at Home

Virginia voters are casting ballots today on a redistricting plan that could flip seats to Democrats — results are rolling in [PBS, Politico]. The outcome carries national implications as both parties prepare for 2026 midterms.

Senate Republicans unveiled a $140 billion immigration funding plan as internal divisions simmer [Fox News], while dueling PACs gear up for GOP primary wars over the issue [Politico].

Trump applauded Republican efforts to expunge his 2019 impeachment [The Hill], even as Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing revealed a notable gap: the nominee declined to say whether President Biden won the 2020 election [The Hill].

Other Developments

A criminal sentence for Purdue Pharma clears the way for finalizing its opioid settlement [PBS]. The move resolves years of litigation over OxyContin's role in the addiction crisis.

Cuba confirmed it held meetings with U.S. officials and is pushing for the energy blockade to be lifted, signaling potential openness to normalization talks [NPR].

The Southern Poverty Law Center faces a DOJ probe into its use of paid informants [CBS News], adding to mounting scrutiny of the civil rights organization.