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Trump Says Iran Ceasefire 'Highly Unlikely' to Extend Past Wednesday
President Trump told Bloomberg Monday he's 'highly unlikely' to extend Iran ceasefire beyond Wednesday evening Washington time without a peace deal.
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Ambassador Waltz Joins CBS Sunday Show as Iran Peace Talks Continue
U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz appears on Face the Nation Sunday as Trump administration negotiators work on Iran peace deal through Pakistan intermediaries.
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Sen. Murphy Claims Trump 'Trying to End' Democracy in Spain Speech
Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy told a progressive conference in Spain that Trump is attempting a 'totalitarian takeover' of U.S. courts and elections.
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Walz Attacks Trump Iran Policy From Barcelona Progressive Conference
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticized Trump's Iran military operations at Saturday's Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona, Spain.
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Trump Convenes Iran Crisis Meeting as Hormuz Ceasefire Nears End
President Trump held Saturday White House Situation Room meeting on Iran crisis as Strait of Hormuz ceasefire approaches expiration deadline.
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Trump Doubles Down: 'Drop Bombs Again' if Iran Rejects Deal by Wednesday
President Trump warned Friday aboard Air Force One that US could strike Iran again if no agreement reached before temporary ceasefire ends next week.
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Dems Back Down From 'Refuse Illegal Orders' Stance During Iran Conflict
Senate Democrats like Blumenthal now support troops following orders in Iran war despite earlier calls from Slotkin, Kelly to refuse unconstitutional commands.
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Congress Passes 10-Day FISA Extension as Trump Demands Clean Reauthorization
House and Senate vote Friday to temporarily extend Section 702 surveillance powers after failing to secure long-term reauthorization Trump wanted.
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Trump: Iran Agrees to Remove Enriched Uranium, End Terror Proxy Support
President Trump tells CBS News that Iran has agreed to everything in negotiations, including uranium removal and ending support for Hamas and Hezbollah.