Senate Republican leader Thune said the Senate will hold a procedural vote today on a bipartisan housing bill, but there are still unresolved issues in the measure.

Israel Q1 per-capita GDP contracted at a 5.0% annualized rate.

June 16 — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular briefing Beijing has noted the Iran‑U.S. first‑phase MOU includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He said the strait is used for international navigation and an early restoration of safe, free passage is in all parties' interests. China is willing to maintain communications with relevant countries and the international community and will continue to fully safeguard Chinese‑funded vessels and Chinese seafarers.