A snapshot of stories leading or trending across major U.S. news sites this morning, rather than a literal national readership ranking. (AP News)
- Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without U.S. concessions — Tehran is demanding an end to the U.S. blockade, compensation for war damage and other concessions; oil prices moved higher this morning as talks remained deadlocked. CBS / Reuters (CBS News)
- Nearly 100 major wildfires are burning across the U.S. — Fires across the West are forcing evacuations and keeping thousands of residents on alert, with major fires also burning in Canada. AP / ABC News (AP News)
- Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan — Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed, rejecting the 15-point plan announced by Trump. AP / CBS News (AP News)
- Joe Biden’s cancer has spread further — Hunter Biden says the former president’s prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is causing considerable pain. Reuters / AP (Reuters)
- ICE detention of military families draws congressional investigation — Congressional Democrats are investigating after an AP report found more than 50 military spouses and parents have been detained in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. AP (AP News)
- Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries put Democrats’ internal fight on display — Tuesday’s races include another round of contests between progressive candidates and the Democratic establishment, with immigration playing heavily in Minnesota. AP (AP News)
- Senate advances major cryptocurrency legislation — The bill would establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. Reuters (Reuters)
- Salmonella outbreak prompts food recalls — Taylor Farms has recalled salsa and guacamole products sold through Walmart and Kroger as authorities investigate a multistate outbreak involving jalapeños and other foods. Reuters / ABC News (Reuters)
- AOC says she is freezing her eggs — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says uncertainty over her future and the current political environment contributed to the decision; the story is among ABC and AP’s most prominent trending items this morning. ABC / AP (ABC News)
- Lake Mead falls to a historic low — The Colorado River reservoir is at a record-low water level as the West continues struggling with drought, heat and water shortages. AP (AP News)