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Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to open Hormuz, end fighting Iran raised the initiative, which proposed to end hostilities in the Persian Gulf within seven days, at the U.N. General Assembly.
Supreme Court allows Trump's voter verification database The Supreme Court on Friday handed the Trump administration a win in its effort to increase federal involvement in the midterm elections.
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Why high gas prices are not a 'small price to pay' as Trump says Trump says high gas prices are a “small price to pay” for the ongoing war on Iran. The comments came as the average price of gas on Friday was $4.46.
Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: Nearly 900 mentions and counting While presidents often blame their predecessors — as Biden did Trump — Trump's focus on Biden 20 months into his second term stands out for bo…