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Trump Says Hamas Will Disarm, Blanche Faces GOP Pushback, Economic Outlook

President Trump claims to have reached a breakthrough in efforts to disarm Hamas in Gaza. Hamas says it will only give up its weapons if Israel withdraws first. On the domestic front, Trump floated the idea of temporarily withdrawing his nominee for attorney general until two Rep ...  Show more

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US and Iran Trade Strikes After Brief Pause, Fauci Pleads The Fifth, New Asylum Rule

The U.S. launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran overnight. This was in retaliation to a foiled surprise attack on U.S. forces in Jordan. Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a contentious Senate hearing on Wednesday. And a new Trump administration rule i ...  Show more

 . 14min 21sec

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