Morning Briefing — June 1, 2026

Trump Iran Deal. A Trump Iran peace deal is creating divisions among Republicans. Trump stated the deal will "work out well" even as the US and Iran clash. The agreement is generating internal Republican debate.

DOJ Funding Fight. Senate Democrats are launching a campaign to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund." Senator Chuck Schumer outlined a plan to fight Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund in the Senate. Democrats aim to make an all-out effort to kill what Schumer called a Trump "slush fund."

Copper Tariffs. Trump may keep copper traders uncertain regarding tariffs. The potential for new tariffs on copper remains a point of speculation. This uncertainty could impact market decisions for copper traders.