MONDAY MATTERS | news worth knowing
News and topics that will shape the week ahead:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House for the first time since February. As the war with Iran has intensified, this meeting could prove pivotal in shaping the near-term future of the Middle East.
Republican Senators Ashley Moody, Rick Scott, Mike Lee, and Jim Banks are calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August recess so the SAVE Act can be debated and brought to a vote. Intended to strengthen the integrity of the nation's elections by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, the legislation remains a top priority of President Trump and his administration.
Over the weekend, Iran and the Trump administration agreed to halt further attacks to create room for renewed peace talks. As a result, oil prices are down more than 6% as of Monday morning, while stock market futures have risen more than 1%. An end to the hostilities would be welcome news for American consumers, who continue to face significant financial strain.
