President Donald Trump met with aides to discuss a potential extension of the ceasefire in the Iran conflict, according to reports from the White House on May 27, 2026. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed hope for successful diplomatic efforts to extend the ceasefire, aiming for an end to the conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for navigation.
In related developments, the Louisiana state legislature approved a new congressional map following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that deemed the previous map an illegal racial gerrymander. This new map is expected to impact the representation of majority-Black districts in the state.
Former attorney general Pam Bondi concluded her testimony before a House committee investigating the Department of Justice's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case files. During her interview, Bondi declined to answer questions regarding Trump's involvement in the release of these files, citing her voluntary appearance.
On the diplomatic front, Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for Pakistan's mediation efforts in the Iran conflict. Rubio acknowledged Pakistan's role in facilitating discussions between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump has indicated he may agree to terms that include the removal of highly-enriched uranium from Iran, a subject he has fluctuated on throughout the conflict. He emphasized the need for coordination with Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency for this process.
Additionally, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with leaders from Vietnam and Singapore to discuss security cooperation during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Hegseth commended Vietnam's military modernization and discussed expanding U.S. military presence in Singapore.
