Virginia’s new map, Iran ceasefire extension and SpaceX

Virginia voters approve a new congressional map drawn by Democrats, in a blow to the Republicans ahead of the midterms. U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s extending the Iran ceasefire but maintaining the blockade of its sea trade. SpaceX makes overtures to Wall Street as it moves ahead with its IPO plans. And new testimony ups the pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his choice of Peter Mandelson, who had ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as U.S. ambassador. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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