U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal: President Donald Trump and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim agreement to end the Middle East war, with Iran agreeing to dilute highly enriched uranium as the U.S. waives oil sanctions and lifts pressure on Tehran’s economy; the deal takes “immediate effect” and starts a 60-day push toward a final nuclear agreement. Regional Fallout: The memo reopens the Strait of Hormuz and calls for Lebanon’s “territorial integrity,” but Israel and Hezbollah aren’t signatories—Israel is reportedly pressing the U.S. to keep troops in southern Lebanon, while Iran insists withdrawal is required for any final nuclear pact. Politics & Messaging: JD Vance, once skeptical of foreign wars, is now the public face of the Iran deal as he heads into new negotiations. Federal Workforce Costs: A report says Trump’s Deferred Resignation Program has cost at least $11 billion in pay for federal workers who were not working. Veterans Health: VA eligibility rules for healthcare are clarified, emphasizing service location and timing rather than disability ratings. College Sports Business Shift: Kentucky named J Batt as athletic director, signaling a revenue-first approach.