Morning Brief: Iran Talks, DHS Shutdown Ends, Surgeon General Pick

Negotiations between the United States and Iran remain at a stalemate. Despite ongoing talks, negotiators have not reached a breakthrough, leaving the path forward uncertain.

Congress voted to end the record-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown, approving measures to restore funding and resume normal agency operations. Lawmakers moved to resolve the impasse and reopen DHS functions that were affected.

President Trump announced a new nominee for surgeon general. The candidate will face the standard confirmation process and is expected to attract attention from both health policy observers and political stakeholders.