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Late night hosts, including Jon Stewart, poked fun at President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House, particularly President Trump's pride in his new helipad. They suggested Xi was unimpressed, contrasting it with China's advanced infrastructure.

As the midterm elections approach, some Republicans are calling for an end to the costly war with Iran, which has driven up gas prices and mortgage rates. This stance puts them at odds with President Trump, who is considering escalating the conflict.

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that Iran is awaiting an official U.S. response to its cease-fire proposal, despite President Trump's public rejection. Araghchi noted Trump's contradictory messaging and the need for intermediaries to convey a definitive U.S. position.

President Trump rejected Iran's latest cease-fire proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks. This comes after a meeting between aides and Iranian officials, and amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Crude oil supplies from the Strait of Hormuz have returned to prewar levels, but refined products like gasoline and diesel remain scarce. This shortfall, exacerbated by strikes on Russian refineries and Chinese export bans, means little relief for consumers despite the U.S. naval blockade's success.