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Donald Trump stated on the Truth Social platform that Iranians do not know how to sign nuclear agreements. The source confirmed Trump remains welcoming of negotiations conducted via telephone with the Iranian side. He expressed a willingness to conduct negotiations via telephone, despite a stated preference for face-to-face meetings. The Russian President warned that resuming military actions against Iran would have extremely harmful consequences for the global community. Trump described the call as pleasant and suggested a brief ceasefire for Ukrainian fighters, while Putin indicated readiness to announce a ceasefire during Victory Day. The call occurred while Russian refineries and port terminals near Tuapse are paralyzed following Ukrainian attacks.

US Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) introduced a bill on Tuesday to scrap phosphate duties on Morocco. The legislation aims to eliminate existing tariffs on the material.

Senator Nyamu has introduced legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence.

The FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of certain conditions. Researchers are currently studying the use of substances including LSD, Ketamine, MDMA, and Ibogaine. The agency noted a need to better understand potential complications of using psychedelics in medical settings. This follows a 2024 FDA rule against MDMA for PTSD. The exact mechanism of how MDMA works in the brain remains unclear, according to the source. The designation follows research involving a sample size of 30 per disorder using 'leave-one-out' analyses.

The FDA has authorized a clinical study for a medication derived from Ibogaine, a psychedelic extracted from an African shrub. The pharmaceutical company conducting the study intends to use the drug to treat alcoholism. This marks the first clinical study allowed in the United States for an Ibogaine-related substance. The study is part of a broader pilot program launched last year. Researchers noted that progress in this field has been slow due to the difficulty of obtaining approval for research involving these substances. The study is part of broader research into various substances in different stages of development.

A Senate panel advanced President Trump's nominee for a presidential position on Wednesday. Warsh is intended to replace Jerome Powell. Republican Senator Tom Tillis had previously been a holdout but changed his position after the Justice Department agreed to wind down a criminal probe involving the Fed. Warsh has promised to implement changes to Federal Reserve communications, potentially regarding how the central bank measures inflation. Jerome Powell stated he will not allow Warsh's presence to overshadow his role. The appointment awaits full Senate confirmation. Warsh indicated he plans to maintain a low profile as a governor. His confirmation now moves to the full Senate. Warsh stated he will not take marching orders from the president, though he has echoed calls for lower interest rates. He previously served as a Fed governor for six years before 2018.

US President Donald Trump has designated economist Kevin Worsch as a potential successor to Jerome Powell. During the discussion, Trump also addressed the Iran situation, noting Putin's interest in being involved with enrichment processes. Trump indicated a preference for Putin's involvement in ending the war in Ukraine instead. The proposal includes boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion, with General Dan Cain stressing the need for more drones, missile defense systems, and warships. President is requesting a $1.5 trillion defense budget envelope, representing a 40% increase. Secretary Higgs discussed a budget request including $25 billion for the war entering its third month. The overall defense budget request is approximately $1.4 trillion, a nearly 44% increase. Trump shared this message on his Truth Social platform.

The Majang game features tiles with unique suits instead of traditional hearts, diamonds, clubs, or spades. Gameplay mechanics are similar to Gin Rummy or Rummy Cube, utilizing matching sets or runs to create winning hands.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated he intends to remain in his position until he feels it is appropriate to leave. The decision is as it impacts the committee's composition and potential influence of future presidential appointments.

Democratic House member John Garamendi stated that President Trump has misled the American public regarding the reasons for the current war. He claimed the reasons provided for the conflict have been ever-changing. The remarks were made during a discussion regarding the fundamental causes of the US involvement in the war. A patient is arriving in the US to begin negotiations with the Trump administration team. Democratic Congressman John Garamendi accused the Donald Trump administration of misleading the public regarding security threats. Garamendi stated that the president has become caught in a quagmire of another Middle East war. Representative Pete Hegseth issued a sharp rebuttal to these claims, according to the report. The comments follow discussions regarding threats to US security that emerged in February.