Trump to meet cabinet to finalize Iran war deal

President Donald Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday as his administration works to finalize a deal to end the ongoing war with Iran, a conflict that has impacted global oil supplies and domestic gas prices. The meeting comes days after Trump stated that a settlement had been largely negotiated, though officials describe the talks as remaining in a state of flux.

The emerging agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and would allow the administration to argue that Iran's nuclear capability has been sufficiently diminished. However, the potential deal has drawn criticism for postponing several critical issues and has led to concerns, including from some of Trump's supporters, that it could leave Iran's leaders emboldened. Republican strategist David Urban warned that a haphazard exit from the conflict could be politically damaging, stating the upcoming midterm elections should not force a deal that gives Iran a win.

The diplomatic push coincides with a significant political victory for Trump's influence within the Republican Party. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who has faced legal scandals, easily defeated four-term Senator John Cornyn in Tuesday's Republican...