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Today’s brief tracks escalating pressure around U.S.-Iran peace talks, with Iran warning of a reciprocal response after American defensive strikes and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying a deal may still take a few more days. The episode also follows a growing redistricting fight, as federal judges block Alabama’s Republican-backed congressional map while a Florida judge allows a GOP-favored map to stand. Public health concerns enter the spotlight as the CDC seeks workers to screen travelers from Central Africa for possible Ebola symptoms. On the economy, consumer confidence slips while inflation concerns tied to the Middle East war remain in focus. At the same time, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closes, driven by tech and hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal. Get the facts. Listen now.
