But the effort collapsed when Iran's supreme leader — in hiding due to fears of assassination — couldn't be reached to approve it, according to three U.S. officials and a source with direct knowledge of the matter.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced it will donate $1 million to assist immigrant families recently affected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in the Los Angeles area.
Why it matters: The announcement came after thereigning World Series champions had come under criticism earlier this month for failing to speak out against the ICE raids and for unsuccessfully pressuring a singer not to perform a Spanish version of the national anthem at a Dodgers game.
President Trump said Friday that it will be "very hard" to pause Israel's war against Iran in order to allow for direct negotiations with the U.S., noting that Israel is "doing well" in its efforts to take out Iran's nuclear program.
Why it matters: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his European counterparts Friday that Iran will not negotiate directly with the U.S. as long as Israel continues its military campaign, according to two European diplomats with direct knowledge of the discussions.
The Capitol Police said Friday that a 36-year-old Ohio resident accused of threatening Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) and running the congressman off the road has been arrested.
Why it matters: Miller, who is Jewish and pro-Israel, has alleged the incident was antisemitic in nature, saying the suspect displayed a Palestinian flag and shouted "death to Israel!"
The Supreme Court upheld a law Friday that allows Americans victims injured in terrorist attacks in Israel, and the families of deceased victims, to sue the Palestinian Authority.
The big picture: Theunanimous ruling clears the legal pathway for victims to seek damages in the U.S. for attacks abroad connected to two political entities representing Palestinians.
The Los Angeles Dodgers said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were denied access to parking lots outside Dodger Stadium on Thursday amid ongoing immigrant protests in the city.
Why it matters: The reigning World Series champions had come under criticism earlier this month for failing to speak out against ICE raids in LA and for unsuccessfully pressuring a singer not to perform a Spanish version of the national anthem at a Dodgers game.
