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President Trump paused The US operation to reopen straight Hormuz just two days after it started. He cited, quote, great progress towards a deal with Iran, and his secretary of state says combat operations are over. Are they? I mean, Martinez. That's Layla Foll, and this is Up First from NPR News. In Indiana, several Republican state senators who defied president Trump on redistricting lost their primary. So what do the results say about Trump's hold on the Republican party? And a new poll shows Democrats with a significant edge to gain control of Congress six months ahead of the midterm elections. The economy has been the key issue. And with gas prices up, how much trouble are Republicans in? Stay with us. We'll give you the news you need to start your day. This message comes from Viking, committed to exploring the world in comfort. Journey through the heart of Europe on an elegant Viking longship with thoughtful service, destination focused dining, and cultural enrichment onboard and onshore. And every Viking voyage is all inclusive with no children and no casinos. Discover more at viking.com. This message comes from Rosetta Stone. New Rosetta Stone Sapphire combines their trusted immersion method with the latest innovations and technology to help you learn faster and personalize your lessons. They have helped millions learn languages for over thirty years. Take your language skills to the next level with Rosetta Stone Sapphire. Get unlimited access to all 25 Rosetta Stone languages, plus all the new Sapphire learning tools. Visit rosettastone.com/npr and receive 20% off today. This message comes from MidiHealth, a virtual care platform for women in perimenopause and menopause. CEO Joanna Strober shares the mission behind working with women in midlife. It's not just about hormones. It's not just about weight loss medications. We are very much a holistic care platform, and our job is to figure out whatever medications are appropriate for you and offer you those medications. MidiHealth, committed to helping women in midlife with perimenopause and menopause care, accessible via telehealth visits at joinmidi.com. Two days after the Trump administration touted a new plan to get ships out of the Strait Of Hormuz and protect them from Iranian attacks, that effort is over for now. Yeah. President Trump posted Tuesday night that the operation was paused because of, quote, great progress toward a final agreement with Iran. The reversal came the same day that secretary of state Marco Rubio said combat operations in Iran were over. NPR's White House correspondent, Franco Ordonez, joins us now to talk about this. Good morning. Good morning, Laila. You know, Franco, we've heard the president say the war is over, nearly over, will be over in two weeks, several times now. Is it actually over this time? Yeah. I mean, we really don't know. I mean, Rubio says the focus now is on negotiations and that The US is only gonna be involved in defensive operations. And what that means is very simple. There's …