U.S. strikes at Iran targets even as peace talks intensify

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<p>The U.S. and Iran appeared close to a deal over the holiday weekend. The <a href="https://apple.news/Ac4sa-_DDQmSg4VfD8SR_9w">Wall Street Journal</a>&rsquo;s Alex Ward explains why plenty of questions and skepticism remain.</p> <p>Texas Republicans vote today in a Senate primary runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-backed Ken Paxton. Steven Sloan of the <a href="https://apple.news/AWf3iabOrTAODschAJMwJkQ">Associated Press</a> joins to discuss why some inside the party are worried about a Cornyn loss.</p> <p>Very little is known about Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund. Brian Schwartz of the <a href="https://apple.news/Azisq3A6-QC2azxmgB8Arhw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wall Street Journal</a> breaks down why friends and foes of the president are lining up to file claims.</p> <p>Plus, authorities in Southern California said the <a href="https://apple.news/Ailbfn88SR5S2AMsEstmgRw">threat</a> of a major chemical explosion is eliminated for now, Pope Leo <a href="https://apple.news/AjYb5hr3PRFWD3kdvuxNqQg">took</a> on AI in his first encyclical, and why, despite viral claims, <a href="https://apple.news/ABD_GK0u1SXKMP4kU-pQHWw">booking</a> your flight at the library might not save you money.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.</p>