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Trump Diplomacy Goes Transactional After Afghanistan — Spain Faces NATO Expulsion
Trump threatens to expel Spain from NATO over lack of support for US-Israeli Iran attack, marking shift from alliance diplomacy to transactional deal-making.
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US Fires on Iranian Tanker as Trump Threatens Renewed Bombing Campaign
US military disabled Iranian oil tanker's rudder Wednesday after Trump ultimatum threatens 'much higher level and intensity' bombing if Tehran rejects deal.
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Acting AG Blanche Dismisses Obama's DOJ Criticism as 'Extraordinarily Rich'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche pushed back on Barack Obama's concerns about DOJ targeting Trump critics, citing constitutional executive power in CBS interview.
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Rubio Heads to Italy Seeking Vatican, European Reset
Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to Italy this week to repair strained relations with Pope Francis and European allies after recent diplomatic tensions.
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Rubio Defends $4.50 Gas Prices as Iran War Fallout Hits Drivers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Americans they're 'very fortunate' as gas prices hit $4.48 per gallon following Trump's Iran conflict and Hormuz closure.
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Trump Posts Fake Image of Schumer, Jeffries in Sombreros
President Trump shared a doctored image showing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wearing sombreros, similar to past posts.
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House Democrats Erupt Over $1B Trump Ballroom Security Proposal
Republican proposal for $1 billion in White House ballroom security measures sparked fierce Democratic opposition on Tuesday, highlighting GOP deference to Trump.
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Rubio Commands Press Briefing on Iran Crisis — Auditions for 2028 Run
Secretary of State Marco Rubio took over White House press briefing Tuesday, fielding Iran war questions in what observers called a presidential tryout.
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Rubio Briefs White House After US-Iran Exchange Fire in Hormuz Strait
Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses reporters Tuesday after Iran and US forces exchanged fire following Trump's Project Freedom ship escort mission.