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Live updates - Trump met with aides to make 'final determination' on deal to extend Iran cease-fire. Follow live updates. A senior administration official told the Associated Press that the roughly two-hour meeting with national security aides had concluded.
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Federal judge bars Trump from immediately setting up $1.8 billion fund -- A federal judge barred the government on Friday from taking steps to launch President Trump's $1.8 billion fund, for now prohibiting the establishment of the fund, which is intended to pay people the administration finds were harmed by the federal government.36 minutes ago
Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal -- Ahead of the meeting, Trump said he was looking to make a "final determination." A senior administration official later said the roughly two-hour meeting with national security aides had concluded.1 hour ago
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Iran negotiators agree to extend cease-fire and start nuclear talks, per AP. See how the day unfolded.6 hours ago
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