12 PM ET: Trump Juror excused, Iran sanctioned, basketball pay gap & more

We'll tell you why a juror has already been excused from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, as the selection process continues. The US is slapping Iran with sanctions after its attack on Israel. Both a foreign aid package and House Speaker Mike Johnson face a big test today in Congress. Some lawmakers in Arizona are still fighting to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. Plus, WNBA players want to be treated fairly, but it's not just about the money.

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