The U.S. and Iran are seizing tankers in a dangerous standoff

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The U.S. could unfreeze $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of a deal to end the war. <a href="https://apple.news/ANiZoACnMSReXPm_lutYOiA">The Washington Post</a>&rsquo;s Michael Birnbaum breaks down why Trump is considering certain concessions he previously denounced. <span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been on a marathon run of appearances before lawmakers. Ali Swenson of <a href="https://apple.news/A8_cNiJM4RfuotmEgSA1Niw">The Associated Press</a> explains the relations between Kennedy and one Republican Senator walking a tightrope over support of his<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>The UN has begun the process to select its next Secretary-General. <a href="https://apple.news/Au4LkNG6JQBOuXKZgDwkPLw">Foreign Policy</a>&rsquo;s Alexandra Sharp joins to discuss the candidates vying for the job and the tough road ahead.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Plus, Pete Hegseth <a href="https://apple.news/A11ryyKb4Qjebxeo8xJYtfw">fires</a> his Navy Secretary, <a href="https://apple.news/A0dBUsYwNTkCaHWiCJytx9g">pioneering</a> Georgia Rep. David Scott has died, and the <a href="https://apple.news/AG1puZ-pKRFuYd4qUx6EBkA">AI music</a> annoying Hawaii travelers.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.</p>