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Congress Weighs In on Trump Iran Deal

Congress Weighs In on Trump Iran Deal

Jun 24, 2026 · Simon Blake

US lawmakers from both parties are reviewing the leaked Memorandum of Understanding between the Trump administration and Iran after its terms were disclosed las

US Envoy to Meet Gulf Allies Amid Ceasefire Rift

US Envoy to Meet Gulf Allies Amid Ceasefire Rift

Jun 23, 2026 · Catherine Wells

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, the US state department announced. The trip follows last week's G7 summit. Rubio

Trump and GOP Leaders at Odds Over Iran

Trump and GOP Leaders at Odds Over Iran

Jun 23, 2026 · Robert Ashton

The US is witnessing a growing rift between President Trump and Republican leaders over the Iran conflict. Tamara Keith of NPR and Amy Walter of Cook Political

US Lifts Iran Sanctions After Talks

US Lifts Iran Sanctions After Talks

Jun 23, 2026 · Catherine Wells

The US and Iran held high-level talks on June 22, 2026, concluding the first round of negotiations with a temporary lifting of sanctions. US Vice President JD V

Democrats Warn Acting Spy Chief on Major Changes

Democrats Warn Acting Spy Chief on Major Changes

Jun 23, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Top Democrats on US intelligence committees cautioned acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte against making significant changes in his temporary ro

The Broken Nuclear Umbrella

The Broken Nuclear Umbrella

Jun 23, 2026 · Catherine Wells

The United States' nuclear umbrella has long protected its allies from nuclear threats, but this security blanket is showing signs of fraying. Allies such as Ja

Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Still Subdued

Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Still Subdued

Jun 23, 2026 · Simon Blake

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains below pre-war levels, despite a gradual return of vessels to the waterway. Data from analytics firm Kpl