Trump Searches for a Fall Guy to Blame for Iran
The president might resume strikes, but he is also questioning allies about the performances of Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine.
The president might resume strikes, but he is also questioning allies about the performances of Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine.
President Trump told Axios in a phone interview Monday he's "in no rush" to decide whether to resume fighting in Iran. Covered by 5 outlets: 4 are centre, 1 lean right.
As we approach the next stage in this ongoing saga, it is important to look back briefly and understand what happened at the White House before the United States and Iran signed their hollow MoU.
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President Trump had a one-word answer to whether he would resume attacks on Iran after the midterm elections.
President Trump said that he was in 'no rush' to decide whether to resume fighting Iran on the eve of the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump called for the criminal prosecution of the Democratic candidate running for Senate in Alaska on Wednesday after revelations that her campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate with the same name as...
WSJ's Jim Carlton talked with voters in Alaska about the closely watched Senate race with Republican Dan Sullivan, Democrat Mary Peltola and 'Decoy Dan.' #Alaska #Midterms #WSJ
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The Republican president told Fox News Channel during a phone call on Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had approached him about the idea and that they have been talking about it for a couple years. President Trump...
US President Donald Trump says he plans to stop the annual $3.8bn military aid package to Israel by the end of the year.
Israel's future leadership is uncertain after an Oct. 27 election in which Benjamin Netanyahu lost his governing majority.
President Donald Trump said that the United States would still sell weapons to Israel. He added that Democratic candidates were using US military support for Israel against Republicans in the midterm elections.
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President says Israel no longer needed the funding and that some Democrats and left-wing politicians were using it as a talking point to criticize Republicans
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed for another wave of strikes on Iran after the U.S. The U.S. Covered by 27 outlets: 4 lean left, 15 are centre, 8 lean right.
President Trump launched what officials called "defensive" strikes against Iran hours before midterm voting opened on Tuesday. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Army Lt. Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Covered by 24 outlets: 10 lean left, 8 are centre, 6 lean right.
President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are underwater in their approval ratings with veterans and military members, according to a poll conducted by Common Defense. In a survey of 731 active-duty...
JAM STA ROSA / via REUTERS Several White House insiders have revealed cracks in President Donald Trump’s relationship with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Citing two outside advisers close to Trump, new reporting...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s father thought he was taking a victory lap. Critics answered by reminding him what Hegseth’s mother once wrote about their son. Brian Hegseth, a longtime high school basketball coach...
Over 75% of Department of Justice employee donations still go to Democratic committees despite Trump administration efforts to root out partisan bias.
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The order comes after election officials received letters demanding they set aside the ballots of possible non-citizen voters. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Monday to stop demanding that California election...
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Courts curb Trumps pressure on state election officials as US midterms begin
With US midterms underway, courts rebuff Trump's pressure on state election officials Reuters
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the DOJ and DHS to stop sharing the lists with state and local election officials.
President Trump said his strategy if the GOP loses control of the House and the Senate would be to “become Mr. President Trump says he will become “Mr. Covered by 12 outlets: 2 lean left, 7 are centre, 3 lean right.
President Trump remained optimistic about GOP chances ahead of polls closing: "We have a good chance. But we're not going to be embarrassed."
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Trump Says He'll Turn Into 'Mr. Veto' And Issue Preemptive Pardons If Dems Dominate Midterms President Trump said that if Democrats win the House or the Senate on Tuesday, he will govern by veto until the two sides...
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US President Donald Trump said the Democrats nominated "the most extreme and dangerous" candidates in US history in the midterms. Covered by 12 outlets: 6 lean left, 4 are centre, 2 lean right.
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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice seeking the university's admissions records.
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President Trump attended his jungle-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago dressed as a distinctly recognizable figure. President Donald Trump took a break from campaigning before this week's midterm elections to throw a jungle-themed...
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The ruling marks one of the most significant court defeats yet for Trump's efforts to use defamation litigation against the media.
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The call took place after Trump discussed options for resuming military operations with senior military commanders. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 3 lean right.
President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran wants a settlement with the United States “as soon as possible” and that a deal “could happen,” as Washington reported progress in negotiations aimed at ending the...
The United States and Israel are in sync on Iran, only to the extent of 95%. What about the other 5%? Israel struck petroleum and gas infrastructure in Iran without U.S. involvement, without even prior White House...
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.
The call followed a White House meeting earlier in the week, during which Trump consulted senior military officials on strategic options for resuming major combat operations
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The president singled out Jessica Tarlov, switching off the network over the host's "voice"
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Trump joked about moving to Israel as prime minister, claimed 99% approval there and defended his leadership during the US midterm elections. President Donald Trump revealed Tuesday a potential escape plan he’s considering pursuing...
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Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right.
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