6 stories we're following in the (possibly over?) Israel-Iran war

The news, in brief …

• Trump says Israel, Iran have reached tentative ceasefire agreement

  In a statement that was not supported by representatives of either country, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on Monday. Iranian state television later confirmed the ceasefire, while Israel remained mum. Read more.

• Iran retaliates for U.S. attack

  In retaliation for an American bombing campaign over the weekend, Iran attacked a U.S. military base in Qatar. No casualties have been reported. Read more.

• The president was tweeting about “the n-word” while Iran attacked

  What can we even say anymore, y’all? Read more.

• Putin criticizes US attack on Iran

  The Russian president said there was “no justification” for America’s bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. Read more.

• SCOTUS allows Trump admin to deport migrants to countries that are not their home

  Justice Sonia Sotomayor called the court’s decision “inexcusable” in a blistering dissent. Read more.

Make me smarter …

War with Iran could activate Trump's darkest impulses

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Before you go …

Why Karoline Leavitt is so annoying

The constant flux of another American entanglement in the Middle East has brought more people into contact with President Trump’s mouthpiece. And they don’t like what they’re hearing. Read more.