U.S.-Iran Ceasefire on Shaky Ground Amid Continued Attacks

The Lead with Jake Tapper examines the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire following a two-week truce brokered by President Trump, which has quickly unraveled amid conflicting claims over its terms. Iranian state media reports the Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite White House assertions of reopened traffic, while Israel continues strikes in Lebanon—actions that Iran and Pakistan claim violate the agreement. The episode highlights the administration's aggressive response to a real Iranian statement from its Supreme National Security Council, falsely labeled by Trump as a 'fraud' and 'made up' by CNN, prompting a fierce defense of journalistic integrity. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers like Ro Khanna criticize the war's human and economic toll, including rising gas prices and the failure to achieve lasting strategic gains, while also calling for the 25th Amendment due to Trump’s apocalyptic rhetoric. The episode also covers domestic political shifts, including Democratic overperformance in rural and suburban districts, a growing anti-Trump sentiment, and a surge in voter enthusiasm, suggesting a potential midterm wave. On the international front, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defends the alliance’s support despite Trump’s public criticism, while the Artemis II mission delivers stunning new lunar imagery, and a new initiative in Los Angeles aims to end veteran homelessness.