Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is en route to the White House for talks with President Trump as mediators report progress in halting the Iran conflict [UPI World]. The pause in strikes now extends three days, with neither the U.S. nor Iran claiming attacks since the weekend [PBS]. Both sides have been exchanging diplomatic messages following nearly two weeks of intense fighting [NPR].

Meanwhile, the Pentagon reported more than 600 U.S. troops have been wounded in the Iran war [UPI], underscoring the human toll even as negotiations advance.

Domestic and Global Updates

In Europe, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is visiting Britain, where he'll meet over 200 Ukrainian military personnel trained there over the past three weeks [PBS]. British PM Andy Burnham is signaling increased support for Kyiv.

Wildfires continue ravaging southern Europe. A single French wildfire has scorched an area four times the size of Paris and destroyed over 200 homes, forcing more than 220,000 evacuations [CBS News]. Spain, however, is seeing progress as two major central fires come under control [NPR].

A mass shooting at a Seattle festival killed three people [NPR], marking a domestic tragedy amid international developments.

On Capitol Hill, Senate Republican Ron Johnson warned that passing the latest reconciliation bill faces steep odds, calling it "a very small needle to thread" [The Hill]. Separately, Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he'll skip Kentucky's Fancy Farm picnic—a 40-year tradition—after his physician cleared him only from the Senate [The Hill].

Global oil prices hover near $90 per barrel amid Iran tensions, as the Federal Reserve prepares a Wednesday interest rate decision [CBS News].