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IMMEDIATE REACTION_ Trump tells JD Vance will NOT participate in tomorrows Iran...
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'I will fight'_ Gov. Tim Walz blasts Trump as 'feeble-minded' over Iran
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Iran feels 'quite emboldened' right now_ Fmr. Deputy NSA
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Hes committed SO MANY CRIMES_ Nicolle and Jack Schlossberg talk Trump corruption...
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In shock_ Ms. Rachel speaks out against conditions at ICE detention center
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Peace talks with Iran to resume Monday in Pakistan
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More rain expected for flood-hit Ontario heading into the weekend
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Lutnick's insults to Canada represent 'real frustration in Washington'
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Louisiana officials speak after 8 children and teens killed in shooting
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but U.S. blockade remains, says Trump
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Hampshire College closure highlights financial strain on small liberal arts scho...
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Israel agrees to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon as U.S. pushes for broader peace de...
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Tracking the Trump familys business deals and profits in his 2nd term
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How much of Project 2025 has Trump enacted
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Pakistan is trusted by the Iranians and Americans, says Dr Mohammad Faisal
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Reveals child casualties from Israeli bombardment in Lebanon
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Sudan 'greatest humanitarian crisis of 21st Century', foreign secretary says
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'Sensible' to use North Sea oil and gas, says top economist
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URGENT US-Iran negotiations may resume SOON as war nears flashpoint
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Gen Keane - This is a WARNING
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Iran reveals ALARMING nuclear stockpile during US negotiations
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US minesweepers HUNT in Strait of Hormuz
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Graham - Trump, don't let them drag this out
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Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress
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NATO 'SCRAMBLING' after ignoring drone threat
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Mother of woman found dead in dumpster RIPS law that let daughters alleged kille...
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NATO Secretary General Rutte_ Some allies were slow to help the US with Iran
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'REJECTED' Iran's peace proposal looked 'churned out by AI'
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Strait of Hormuz 'appears to be closed'
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Sean Hannity_ At the end of the day, Iran has 'zero' leverage
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Iran responds to Trumps profane Hormuz threat
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Trump considers 45-day Iran ceasefire after issuing Tuesday ultimatum
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Trump congratulates Artemis II crew_ 'You've really inspired the entire world'
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Gen. Caine details 'incredibly dangerous' F-15 rescue operation in Iran
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War usually boosts presidents. Why isnt it helping Trump_
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The 'trad wives' leaving high-control Christian nationalist communities
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'Open the Fin' Strait' Trump fires off a profanity laden social media attack on...
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Serbia reports explosives near Russian gas pipeline as Hungary enters final camp...
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What's the common thread in Israel's wars in Iran and Lebanon
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Neither the US nor Israel has confirmed the attack. Who did it
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Open the fin' Strait_ Trump threatens to bomb Irans power plants, bridges
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Viewing Hungary as model for U.S._ What Vances visit with Vicktor Orban means fo...
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Why does the Secretary of Defense hate me_ Trans veteran speaks out on Trumps mi...
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Trump gleefully posts war footage while Iranian fear for survival
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NATO alliance effectively destroyed_ Trump threatens allies over Iran war
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How 'No Kings' rallies fit into America's history of protest
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Trump seeking $1.5 trillion for military spending in new budget
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Former DOGE staffers testify in NEH grant lawsuit
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How U.S. forces conduct search and rescue for a downed combat crew
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How young voters feel about Trump's handling of the Iran war
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