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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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Trump says Thursday address will focus on ‘free and fair elections’

President Donald Trump says a primetime White House address will unveil major findings on U.S. election security, reigniting debate over the 2020 election and setting the stage for another high-profile political showdown.

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Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland

After a tense NATO summit filled with sharp rhetoric and behind-the-scenes diplomacy, President Trump left Europe praising allies while warning Iran that the fragile ceasefire may be nearing its end.

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See Trump’s shifting blame game on the Russia-Ukraine war

As the war in Ukraine drags on, President Trump’s shifting stance toward Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin is drawing renewed scrutiny ahead of a key NATO summit meeting.

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US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators

U.S. officials reportedly warned Iran through intermediaries that they feared Israel could target key Iranian negotiators during nuclear talks, underscoring tensions that threatened fragile diplomacy.

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