Welcome to our live coverage of US politics and the war in Iran.
Donald Trump is meeting on Friday, US time, to make a “final determination” on a reported 60-day ceasefire proposal between the US and Iran.
Leaks of the plan show it could see the US blockade ended and the Strait of Hormuz opened but nuclear talks will continue.
A US judge has halted the US President hugely controversial “anti weaponisation fund” which could see up to $2.5 billion worth of taxpayers money going to Trump supporters – including convicted criminals who were violent towards police.
The fund might still prevail in court but a coalition of Democrats and quiet a number of Republicans are in opposition to what some are calling a “slush fund”.
A huge multi day event to celebrate the US’ 250th anniversary is looking increasingly bereft of performers.
The Freedom 250 Great America State Fair has now lost half its performers after many said they were told the event was apolitical but now that didn’t seem to be the case.
But Vanilla Ice remains on the set list
Read on for more updates.
