Axios

House Democrats overwhelmingly joined with their Republican colleagues Tuesday against holding a vote to impeach President Trump for striking Iranian nuclear sites unilaterally.

Why it matters: It is the clearest signal to date of the distaste many Democrats have with the idea of even attempting to impeach Trump — an effort that would likely fail in either chamber of Congress.

The shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel may become fodder for President Trump's quest for one of his white whales: the Nobel Peace Prize.

The big picture: Volatility in the Middle East and the years-long Russia-Ukraine war persist despite Trump administration pressure. And after years of public lobbying for the prize, Trump has not joined the small group of presidents who have earned one.

New York circuit judges ordered the Trump administration on Tuesday to return another wrongly deported man from El Salvador.

Why it matters: It's the latest instance of the Trump administration fighting to return an undocumented immigrant government officials conceded in court was wrongly deported.

Briefings for House members and senators on the situation in the Middle East that were scheduled for Tuesday have been postponed, Axios has learned.

Why it matters: The development comes after President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran following a 12-day war that had lawmakers clamoring for information.

Under pressure from President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu significantly scaled back planned retaliation against Iran's violation of a ceasefire agreement, Israeli and U.S. officials said Tuesday.

Why it matters: The crisis happened only hours after the shaky, U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran had come into effect.

The Trump-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel has, for now, brought an abrupt and extraordinary end to one of the Middle East's most explosive confrontations in decades.

Why it matters: The 12-day war sent shockwaves through a region already reeling from nearly two years of historic volatility and violence, beginning with Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel.

European, Canadian and American business groups are committing to improved industrial capacity and weapons production among NATO countries as the alliance gathers in the Netherlands this week.

Why it matters: "The safety of our societies and the resilience of our economies can no longer be taken for granted," Ingrid Thijssen, the president of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers (VNO-NCW), told Axios.

• "Deterrence and defense demand not just military strength, but a strong industrial base."

President Trump's most fervent backers normally revel in his wild unpredictability and improvisation. But in the past few days, they've been rattled by it.

Driving the news: Many in his anti-war MAGA flock were alarmed when he ordered the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites. But they mostly withheld criticism as he promised the attacks would be limited, not aimed at ousting Iran's leaders, and wouldn't lead Americans into a prolonged war.

President Trump has announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran that will begin at midnight.

• "This is the end of the war. It is a great thing for Israel and the world," Trump told Axios on Monday evening.

The latest: Iran fired at least six missile barrages at Israel for hours before — and minutes after — the ceasefire was supposed to take effect. Multiple casualties were reported.