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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Kristen Wright. Israel's prime minister is expected to meet with President Trump in Washington soon to discuss the memorandum of understanding, signed between the U.S. and Iran. Israel was not part of the preliminary plan to end the war and is concerned about the details in the deal. NPR's Kerry Kahn reports the 60-day ceasefire expires next month. Israel has been sidelined in the negotiations to end the war with Iran, a source familiar with the matter who will is not authorized to speak publicly about Netanyahu's plans, tells NPR the Israeli prime minister has been asking repeatedly for a face-to-face with Trump, and that Netanyahu wants to seek U.S. approval for potential Israeli military action against Iran if, quote, that becomes necessary.

Netanyahu, who faces tough elections this fall has been on the defensive about the U.S. Iran deal. It is very unpopular in Israel and perceived as making too many concessions to Iran, that includes unfreezing billions of dollars, which Israel says Iran could use to replenish its badly damaged missile arsenal. Kerry Kahn, NPR News, Tel Aviv. President Trump will leave Washington later today for the NATO summit in Turkey. At the World Cup, the United States is back in action today in a round of 16 match against Belgium. As NPR's Russell Lewis reports, the American team will have a key striker in the lineup, after a much-talked about red card given in the last game.

U.S. forward Filaran Balagan tangled legs with the defender from Bosnia-Herzegovina stepping on his ankle. It was unintentional, he said. Still, he was shown the red card, which meant he was booted from the rest of that game and the one against Belgium. But after President Trump called FIFA's president about the incident, a FIFA disciplinary committee took the highly unusual step of suspending Baligan suspension for a year, making him eligible to play immediately. U.S. defender Chris Richards says it's good to have him back. We have confidence in every guy, regardless of who's going to step out there. But, you know, I think knowing that we have now full roster, maybe gives us a little bit of extra confidence. The Royal Belgian Football Federation said in a statement it was, quote, astonished by the FIFA decision. Russell Lewis, NPR News, Seattle.

The man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk will appear in court this week in Utah for a crucial hearing. Prosecutors will argue Tyler Robinson, stand trial and get the death penalty. Robinson turned himself in after Kirk was shot in front of thousands of people while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in September. He has not entered a plea. A jury will decide whether the case will move ahead to trial. President Trump will jointly ring the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ from the Oval Office when the markets open this hour. He's promoting the first day of trading for Trump accounts, a new federal investment program for children.

This is NPR News from Washington. Minions and Monsters and Toy Story 5, each sold more than $30 million worth of tickets over the holiday weekend. But as NPR's Bob Mandello says, Hollywood is buzzing about the historical biopic that came in third. As the film Young Washington begins, America's first president's dreams are modest.

Why can I not become a British officer? Because you are not British, George. Young Washington, which had ticket sales of just over $20 million, is from Angel Studios, the Faith-based Media Company that opens Sound of Freedom on the 4th of July three years ago. That one also had a three-day total around $20 million, then played so well in Rocky Mountain States, the Midwest and South, that it ended up making over $250 million globally. The Angel Studio Playbook hasn't changed. Young Washington also has its best numbers in America's Heartland.

Its top theater is Utah's Megaplex 18 Thanksgiving Point, midway between. Salt Lake City and Provo. The studio has already announced a George Washington sequel called 1776. Bob Mandelo, NPR News. Millions of people in parts of the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Northeast are under the threat of flash flooding. This includes New York City, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Shows and storms could cause flash flooding in Maryland and Virginia as well. Portugal and Spain face off today in the World Cup's round of 16. Spain hasn't let in a single goal during the tournament, and the U.S. plays Belgium.

Today, the governing body of European soccer criticized FIFA's decision to delay American striker Florian Bulligan's red card suspension is incomprehensible. This is NPR news from Washington.