Venezuela Escalation, Shutdown Layoffs Paused, Military Pay

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Trump's Iran Endgame, War Economy, SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case

President Trump says the U.S. mission in Iran is almost over, walking back his demands on the Strait of Hormuz and saying other countries can deal with it themselves. Iran's closure of the strait has sent gas prices to their highest level in years, with U.S. truck drivers, farmer ...  Show more

Iran War Week 5, Trump's Mixed Messages, TSA Back Pay

Pakistan says it is ready to host U.S.-Iran talks in the coming days, but Iran is still attacking U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia and other targets across the Gulf as the war enters its fifth week. President Trump is sending mixed messages on the war, claiming Iran agreed to most of ...  Show more

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