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Trump, under pressure on Iran, takes his Cabinet to the woods

President Trump brought his Cabinet to Camp David for a rare strategy session as the Iran war drags on, using the historic retreat to project confidence while offering few new details on his path forward.

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Trump gets conflicting messages as he seeks an exit ramp from the Iran war

As the Iran war drags on, President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure from allies at home and abroad, with Saudi Arabia urging de-escalation while Israel presses for tougher action against Tehran.

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Why this time around, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump might not go to script

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington seeking to repair growing tensions with President Donald Trump as disagreements over Iran, regional security, and Middle East strategy test a once-close alliance.

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Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

As the U.S. pauses its bombing campaign against Iran, new reporting reveals that top officials—including Vice President JD Vance and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine—privately warned President Trump about depleted weapons stockpiles, civilian casualties and the risk of a wider regional war.

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Trump greets the fallen as he faces a decision point on Iran

As four fallen U.S. service members returned home in flag-draped caskets, President Trump confronted the human cost of the Iran war while facing growing public skepticism and mounting questions about the conflict's future.

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Trump approves deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel

President Trump has approved a landmark 30-year civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, a deal that could reshape Middle East energy and security while sparking concerns over nuclear oversight and regional proliferation.

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Trump downplays Chinese election interference five days after describing breach of historic proportions

Days after accusing China of carrying out a massive election data breach, President Donald Trump downplayed the allegation, saying cyber activities occur on both sides and signaling no immediate retaliation.

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Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US

President Trump accused China of carrying out the largest election data breach in U.S. history, but his administration is continuing plans for high-level talks with Beijing despite the explosive allegations.

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Advisers debate Trump’s primetime election speech amid fears of continued campaign to sow mistrust

President Trump is set to deliver a primetime address on alleged foreign election interference, reviving debate over the 2020 election and raising concerns among election officials about public confidence in future voting.

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Trump weighing options for expanding military operations in Iran

President Trump is weighing a major escalation of U.S. military operations against Iran, including potential strikes on key oil and nuclear sites, even as the administration says diplomacy remains on the table.

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