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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will take part in a public Bible reading later this week, according to senior White House officials, as the administration continues to weave religious — …
Trump to Participate in Public Bible Reading as Administration Deepens Religious Integration Into Official Events Read More
BEIJING / WASHINGTON — As the Iran war reshapes global security and energy markets, China has emerged as one of the most influential but least visible players in the crisis. …
Why China Is Taking a Behind‑the‑Scenes Role in the Iran War Read More
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday abruptly reversed its earlier position and extended a waiver allowing the import of certain Russian oil and petroleum products, a shift that comes …
Trump Administration Reverses Course, Extends Waiver on Sanctioned Russian Oil Amid Iran War Read More
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON — Iran announced early Saturday that it is reinstating “strict” control over the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a harder line in one of the world’s most sensitive …
Iran Says It Is Resuming “Strict” Control Over Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Naval Blockade Continues and Ceasefire Nears Expiration Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told Bloomberg on Saturday that Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear program indefinitely, a development he described as a major breakthrough in negotiations aimed …
Trump Says Iran Has Agreed to Suspend Nuclear Program Indefinitely, Claims Broader War‑Ending Deal Is Close Read More
WASHINGTON — A new analysis from CNN columnist Stephen Collinson argues that the Trump administration’s use of religious language to frame the Iran war marks a significant departure from long‑standing …
Analyst Warns Trump Administration’s Religious Framing of Iran War Risks Eroding Long‑Held Political Norms Read More
TEHRAN / WASHINGTON — Iran announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for all commercial and civilian maritime traffic for the duration of the current regional …
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz “Completely Open” for Remainder of Truce as Part of Israel–Lebanon Ceasefire Framework Read More
WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund sharply downgraded its global growth outlook on Tuesday, warning that the ongoing Iran war is driving up energy costs, disrupting trade routes, and weighing …
IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast, Citing Iran War’s Impact on Energy Prices and Supply Chains Read More
SACRAMENTO — The California governor’s race has undergone a dramatic reshuffling after Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit and President Donald Trump’s unexpected decision to directly engage in the contest, creating …
How Swalwell’s Exit and Trump’s Entrance Reset the California Governor’s Race Read More
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire, marking the most significant pause in hostilities since cross‑border clashes intensified earlier …
Trump Announces 10‑Day Ceasefire Between Lebanon and Israel, Calls It His “10th Solved War” Read More