US/Iran Peace Talks, Hungary Election Preview, Congress Returns Monday

Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. in Islamabad aim to end a six-week war that has destabilized the global economy, with Iran seeking the release of frozen assets and guarantees on its nuclear program, while the U.S. demands Iran forgo nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Hungary's upcoming national election sees Prime Minister Viktor Orban facing a strong challenge amid controversies over his ties to Russia, as recordings surfaced revealing his foreign minister's offers to share EU documents with Russia. Back in Washington, Congress faces critical deadlines to renew government spying tools under FISA 702 and to address funding for the Department of Homeland Security, alongside debates on constraining presidential war powers and approving a substantial defense budget.