President Trump claimed Thursday that Iran won't acquire nuclear weapons and that a deal is imminent, as Secretary of State Rubio met with Vatican officials to discuss Middle East peace efforts [PBS]. Meanwhile, Iran is reviewing the U.S. proposal amid ongoing pressure from Washington [PBS]. The diplomatic push comes as Israel resumed strikes on Beirut, with new strikes reported amid a supposed ceasefire [NBC News].

Elsewhere, Rubio announced fresh sanctions on Cuba, escalating pressure on the regime [Axios, The Hill]. In Europe, Poland's president said the country is ready to host U.S. troops being withdrawn from Germany [The Hill].

On the domestic front, Trump hosted Brazil's President Lula at the White House [The Hill]. A new Politico poll shows voters remain skeptical of Trump's sweeping election bill, even as Alabama joins Republican redistricting efforts ahead of 2026 [Politico, CBS News]. Democrats continue internal debates: Kamala Harris is pushing the DNC to release its 2024 campaign autopsy report [NBC News].

British voters cast ballots in local elections viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership [PBS]. In Asia, China handed suspended death sentences to two former defense ministers [NPR].

A minor health note: snack mixes are being recalled over potential Salmonella contamination [CBS News].