Trump signed an initial agreement with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions, but questions remain about what the U.S. actually gained. Meanwhile, Trump is withholding his DNI nominee to force Senate Republicans to meet his demands, leaving controversial Bill Pulte temporarily leading intelligence agencies. A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows Trump's approval at 36%, the lowest yet, with notable declines among groups that helped elect him. Trump is leveraging cabinet positions and intelligence tools to pressure Senate Republicans into passing his election security law, breaking traditional checks and balances on executive power.