Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Iran is evaluating the Trump administration’s latest proposal to end the war, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said yesterday. President Trump…

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ICE Warehouse Plan Faces Delay Over Lack of Environmental Reviews

The Trump administration is scrambling to conduct environmental impact reviews of warehouses it plans to convert into immigrant holding facilities, after a flurry of lawsuits claiming the administration sidestepped federal requirements. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is buying the warehouses to help it increase the rate of deportations, which depends on having enough space…

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‘Michael’ is Expected to Collect $200 Million in First Weekend, Shaking Off Bad Reviews

“Michael” is a megahit. In one of the biggest disconnects between reviews and ticket sales in memory — certainly for a non-sequel — the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” overcame animosity from critics and was on pace to collect about $217 million worldwide in its opening weekend. Lionsgate, which produced the PG-13 movie, released the box…

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