Voters are heading to the polls in Oklahoma, Georgia, and Washington DC for primary elections that will test Donald Trump's grip on the Republican party.
Oklahoma Primaries
Oklahoma is holding races to decide candidates for US Senate and governor. President Trump has endorsed Kevin Hern for the Senate seat previously held by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Hern has fended off major challengers in the deeply conservative state, which hasn't elected a Democratic senator since 1990. A bigger test of Trump's influence may come in the crowded race to succeed outgoing Governor Kevin Stitt.
Georgia Run-off
In Georgia, Republicans are finalizing their selections for gubernatorial and Senate elections. For the Senate, US Representative Mike Collins and former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley are the finalists. The winner will face Democratic rising star Jon Ossoff in November.
Washington DC Mayoral Primary
In Washington DC, a Democratic stronghold, voters are selecting a candidate for the party ahead of November's mayoral election.
Other Developments
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding giving them 60 days to find a way out of the war. The terms remain unclear. Vice President JD Vance called it a "very general document." The future of the Strait of Hormuz remains uncertain, with Trump saying it will be "completely open" by week's end, while other officials suggest longer timelines. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said Iran may still charge fees for passage.
Trump is in Évian-les-Bains, France, for the G7 summit, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes world leaders will help end his country's four-year war. Trump spoke with Zelenskyy ahead of the meeting, which Russian President Vladimir Putin is also attending.
California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Trump of directing the US Justice Department to investigate him and his wife. Newsom, a prominent Democrat, tweeted that Trump is targeting him because he is considering running for president.
