General News Briefing — May 24, 2026 8 AM Eastern

Clockwise General News — A shooting near the White House has left a suspect dead and a bystander injured, following an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service. This is the Clockwise General Briefing, 8 AM Eastern. Moving on to international affairs, President Trump has indicated that a deal with Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is "largely negotiated. " However, Iranian officials have reportedly dismissed this assertion, suggesting ongoing disagreements remain. In other news, CBS News Radio is slated to cease operations by May 22nd, 2026, after nearly a century on the air.