Morning Briefing Americas

Trump Keeps Troops in Gulf Amid Fragile Truce

Here’s what you need to know to start your day
Donald Trump speaks at White House on April 6.Photographer: Kent Nishimura/AFP

Good morning. Donald Trump vows to keep troops in the Persian Gulf ahead of talks with Iran. Democrats are projected to be within striking distance of taking the House and the Senate. And heli-hiking isn’t cheating, honest. Listen to the day’s top stories.

— Angela Cullen