Iran reportedly halted executions of hundreds of political prisoners, prompting Trump’s praise and diplomatic tension.

Trump praised Iran for halting planned executions of hundreds of political prisoners, reversing earlier threats of military action amid protests. The claim, unverified by official sources, comes amid diplomatic pressure from U.S. allies urging restraint over regional stability and economic risks. Meanwhile, California will hold a special election on June 2 to fill the House seat left vacant by the death of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, reducing the GOP majority to 218. The Justice Department rejected a congressional request for a neutral expert to oversee release of Jeffrey Epstein case documents, citing lawmakers’ lack of legal standing. The Supreme Court agreed to hear Bayer’s appeal to block thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits, with the administration supporting the company’s position.