The Bulletin

• Trump says Iran 'sort of' agreed nuclear deal: President Trump said Iran had "sort of" made a deal with the U.S. on its nuclear program, one that he hoped would secure "long-term peace." Read his full statement.

• Trump proposes Gaza 'freedom zone': President Trump repeated a proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza, saying he would make it a "freedom zone." Find out more.

• North Korea's threat to the US: The latest United States intelligence assessment warned that North Korea's nuclear missiles could overwhelm the defense system protecting the U.S. homeland within a decade.

• Mike Pence reacts to Trump's Middle East trip: Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized his one-time boss, President Trump, on Wednesday, saying he was "disappointed" in the itinerary for the first major foreign trip of Trump's second term. Read his full remarks.

• Is no tax on Social Security in GOP house bill? Social Security tax cuts have not been included in the latest draft of the Republican spending bill currently being considered by lawmakers. Here's what to know.

• Trump won't sign his own bill, Josh Hawley says: Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri said Trump wouldn't even sign his own "big, beautiful bill" as it stands due to GOP House-proposed reductions to Medicaid. Get more details.

• Arabs react to Trump's Middle East vision: A high-profile visit to Riyadh garnered significant praise across the Arab world for its tone and attention to key regional issues as Trump outlined his vision for a prosperous Middle East, securing billions of dollars in business. Know more.

The rundown: President Donald Trump's approval rating among millennials has ticked upward for the first time in months, according to new polling data.

Why it matters: After months of decline, Trump's approval rating among millennials has made a sharp and surprising rebound, according to a new YouGov/The Economist poll conducted May 9–12 among 1,850 adults. Among Americans aged 30 to 44—a core segment of the millennial generation—Trump's approval jumped to 46 percent in May, up from 38 percent in April. That eight-point surge marks the largest one-month increase recorded for any demographic group in the poll. In March, his approval in the same age range stood at 43 percent, suggesting that May's gain represents a full reversal of the recent downward trend. The poll has a margin of error of ±3.4 percentage points. In contrast, support among younger voters is slipping.

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Trump's Approval Rating Polls are Brutal, Should He be Worried?

TL/DR: Millennials, typically defined as people born between 1981 and 1996, represent the largest bloc of the U.S. electorate.

What happens now? Trump's approval rating among millennials could fluctuate in the coming weeks, depending on the outcome of key events, including critical negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war, the evolving tariff situation and concerns about a recession.

Deeper reading Donald Trump's Approval Rating Reverses Course with Millennials

The rundown: A top Qatari official described the offer of a plane to President Donald Trump as a "government-to-government transaction" and not a personal gift as the US president visited the country in a high-profile Middle East tour. Read more.

Why it matters: Trump sparked ethical and legal criticism after considering whether to accept the offer of the Boeing 747-8 to serve as Air Force One. Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told CNN's Becky Anderson there was no reason for uproar over the plane. The plane is estimated to be worth $400 million and the offer has drawn debate over whether it amounts to foreign influence, possibly violating constitutional restrictions on gifts to sitting presidents. The Qatari official dismissed accusations of buying influence, saying Qatar has been a reliable partner for the U.S. when needed, including in its war against terror, the evacuation in Afghanistan and releasing hostages from different countries in the world.

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How Trump's New Air Force One Dispute Could End in the Supreme Court

TL/DR: Trump stated that the Boeing 747-8 would serve as the official presidential aircraft and, according to multiple reports, would be transferred to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation after he leaves office.

What happens now? With a decision yet to be made, potential investigations and legal challenges could be launched to the offer of the plane.

Deeper reading Qatar Speaks Out on Giving Plane to Trump

The rundown: U.S. President Donald Trump has said he was open to talking to Pope Leo XIV about immigration. Find out more.

Why it matters: The new pope's brother John Prevost said in an interview with The New York Times last week that Leo is "not happy with what's going on with immigration." Before he became pope, Leo posted several times on social media about the topic. In an interview on Air Force One, Fox News' Sean Hannity asked the president: "We have our first American pope—he does seem to disagree with you on immigration...would you like to talk to him about that?" Trump answered: "Sure. I would. He was really a surprise choice. Leo's social media activity prior to his election shows he has an interest in the Trump administration's immigration policies.

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Robert Prevost's Posts on Social Media Question Trump's Immigration Policy

TL/DR: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—a missionary turned Vatican official who spent much of his career ministering in Peru—became the first American to hold the role of pope in the Church's history.

What happens now? Leo's authority began immediately after being selected as the new pope. It remains to be seen whether he and Trump will discuss immigration and what impact, if any, that will have on the issue.

Deeper reading Trump Says He's Open to Talking to Pope Leo About Immigration

The rundown: President Trump said he is still willing to travel to Turkey on Friday if enough progress is made in the Istanbul peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Find out more.

Why it matters: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Ankara and said he is willing to meet for face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Ukrainians have framed Putin's attendance of a meeting with Zelensky—or lack thereof—as a test of Russia's true desire for peace. Kyiv and its allies in Europe are calling for even stronger sanctions against Russia if no ceasefire is agreed. Ukraine had demanded a full and immediate ceasefire before direct talks, but compromised when it became clear Russia would not agree, though Moscow said it seeks peace too. Russia said it wanted talks without conditions, and saw a ceasefire as a condition, a pause in the fighting that Ukraine could use to regroup and rearm.

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Putin Swerves Zelensky Turkey Summit, Sends Low-Level Delegates

TL/DR: "I was thinking about going...If something happened, I'd go on Friday if it was appropriate," Trump, who is in the Middle East for a four-day tour, said during his visit to Qatar.

What happens now? The Russia-Ukraine talks are due to begin on Thursday in Istanbul.

Deeper reading Russia-Ukraine Talks: Trump Keeps Door Open to Turkey Trip

The rundown: UnitedHealth Group has said it has not been notified by the Department of Justice of a reported criminal investigation. Here's what to know.

Why it matters: The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the firm is facing a DOJ investigation for possible Medicare fraud, according to anonymous sources. The newspaper said that the investigation has been active since at least last summer, and is being led by the health care fraud unit of the DOJ's criminal division. The DOJ's reported probe adds to a list of government inquiries into UnitedHealth, including into potential antitrust violations and a civil investigation of its Medicare billing practices, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper reported on a civil fraud investigation into the company in February. UnitedHealth described the report as "misinformation," adding that it was not aware of a new probe.

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How UnitedHealth and Rivals Made $7.3 Billion Marking Up Drugs: FTC

TL/DR: UnitedHealthcare is the nation's largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, with more than eight million customers, according to the Associated Press.

What happens now? It is not clear what the potential criminal allegations against UnitedHealth are, according to the Journal. It is also not yet known whether the DOJ will file any charges.

Deeper reading UnitedHealth Responds to Fraud Investigation Report: 'Deeply Irresponsible'