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“Democrats have homed in on Trump’s poor approval rating, public dissatisfaction with the war in Iran and affordability concerns.”
“Immigration remains Trump’s core strength with his supporters, though the broader public has come to the conclusion that enforcement went way too far, and Hispanic voters who had turned toward Trump in 2024 seem to have shifted away from his party.”
“Ever since the 2016 presidential election that first got President Donald Trump elected and the ensuing Russiagate scandal, there has been increased scrutiny on foreign meddling in U.S. elections and threats to the American voting system.”
“Since then, he says, Trump's increasingly conciliatory posture toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, his decisions involving American support for Ukraine, and his public rhetoric have convinced him that the President's continued tenure presents an…”
“Dan Williams is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sussex.”
“Alina Habba’s $50 Million Payday Sends Trump Into a Rage A recording from The Bulwark’s live video Catherine Rampell and JVL discuss Trump’s fury over Alina Habba’s $50 million payday, the growing infighting among his allies over who gets a cut, and the oil…”
“Qatari mediators return to Tehran amid threats of renewed U.S. strikes Diplomatic efforts to prevent another major escalation in the U.S.-Iran war are continuing alongside mounting military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.”
“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is chairing the gathering on Friday and Saturday that will set the stage for a G20 leaders' summit hosted by Donald Trump at his Miami golf club in December.”
“Thirty-seven United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) workers, including some employed by the U.S. government, are being held captive by Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen, the agency's new executive director told Fox News Digital on Wednesday.”
“Midterms 2026 Trump Vows to Send Election “Monitors” to Maine After Far-Right Conspiracies Spread As right-wing Trump allies fearmongered about Somali American voter fraud, Maine trained local law enforcement officers on keeping armed federal agents out.”
“…h and has donated more than $300,000 to Democrats, cited El-Sayed’s inflammatory rhetoric and refusal to say whether Iran or Israel poses a bigger threat to the US during a debate with Rogers as reasons why he’s voting Republican in the high-stakes Senate…”
“Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks Sept 29 - US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release…”
“The Trump administration’s ambassador to the United Nations said the US rejected Iran’s proposal to end the ongoing war there because Iranian negotiators “were asking for everything up front”.”
“Iran does not accept coercion, threats or intimidation, and Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure,” he added.”
“Log in Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian accused Donald Trump of a "bullying mentality" as he vowed that Tehran would not surrender and said the US has no respect for international law Speaking at the United Nations on Wednesday, Pezeshkian said his country…”
“Get breaking National news Hours after those stunning threats, Trump told reporters that his chief envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met for about three hours with the Iranian officials on the sidelines of the annual gathering.”
“Log in Donald Trump said that US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff held a productive meeting with Iranian officials — just hours after threatening to “annihilate” the Middle Eastern nation.”
“…ed, the move would make it easier for the Houthis to target ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a crucial waterway for Saudi Arabian oil exports. - President Trump said Wednesday that Iran is desperate to affect the midterm elections and mused the…”
“The strikes came after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward U.S.”
““We will only commit to the Strait of Hormuz being open when they [the Americans] stop the sabotage, threats and attacks on Iran.””
“Supporters say the last few years have been a success, as he "seized half of Gaza, dramatically expanded West Bank settlements, decimated Hezbollah in Lebanon and coaxed President Donald Trump into going to war against Iran," per The Washington Post—"all…”
“Trump said in an online post, referring to the Iran conflict.”
“Trump to ensure Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon, which many Israelis see as an existential threat.”
“Since the start of its war with Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump Administration has applied both military and economic pressure to achieve its goal of dismantling the nation’s nuclear program.”
“Trump says he'll launch 'most crushing economic operation ever' on Iran Few details as Trump vows 'Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale' U.S.”
“See earlier developments below.What to know about the Iran war: - President Trump on Wednesday announced a "crushing economic operation" on Iran, one he said would amount to "economic warfare."”
“What to know about the Iran war today: - President Trump said Sunday he was reaching an agreement with Iran and taking action to "finish them off."”
“President Donald Trump said it’s “getting to be decision time” on whether he will make a deal with Tehran or resume attacks as Iranian and Houthi threats against Americans in the Middle East continue to grow.”
“President Donald Trump said Friday during a rally in Florida that 'we may do another little [Operation] Epic Fury' The strikes on Iran that started the war in February were titled Operation Epic Fury (Photo of Tehran after an explosion on February 28, 2026)…”
“The intelligence report on Iranian efforts to target U.S. diplomats and officials in the Middle East also comes as President Donald Trump continues to weigh another round of military strikes against Iran if Tehran does not reach an agreement with Washington.”
“Is Trump looking for a 'scapegoat?' All the experts interviewed by DW see a connection between Trump's threats toward Ukraine and the US midterm elections on November 3.”
“'I doubt that Putin has the diesel to ship to the US but if he tries to go via the English Channel I hope it is intercepted by the Royal Navy.' Boris Johnson has blasted Donald Trump's 'sickening' energy deal with Vladimir Putin Mr Trump has agreed a deal to…”
“The Supreme Court in February ruled against Trump’s declaration of an emergency to roll out his “Liberation Day” tariffs last year, leaving foreign trade unsettled as the administration continues to adjust with new levies and threats.”
“The Supreme Court in February ruled against Trump's declaration of an emergency to roll out his “Liberation Day” tariffs last year, leaving foreign trade unsettled as the administration continues to adjust with new levies and threats.”
“The claim is that President Trump stood up at his rally in Nebraska on Monday and invited Iran to bomb LA and San Diego.”
“Often, his claims undermined each other, as Trump claimed both that Iran has been rendered toothless (“we’re kicking Iran’s ass”) and that it remains a lethal threat, capable of destroying our second- and eighth-largest cities.”
“Morton, an independent who voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, is leaning toward backing third-party candidates in races for the House and the Senate this year.”
“Morton, an independent who voted for Donald Trump in 2024, is leaning toward backing third-party candidates in races for the House and the Senate this year.”
“Ahead of Xi's visit, Trump was asked about Chinese spying and cyber activity — an issue U.S. officials have spent years describing as one of the most persistent threats from Beijing.”
“China has resisted the Trump administration’s urging and economic threats to use its considerable leverage to convince Iran to agree to US terms to end the Iran war, even if China which is far more dependent on Gulf oil than the US.”
“Discussions over Greenland had previously been sidelined as Trump launched a military operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power and joined Israel to start a war against Iran.”
“For Trump, the Greenland issue had largely been put on the back burner as he launched a military operation to oust former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power and joined with Israel to start a war against Iran.”
“In between the events was President Donald Trump’s decision to hit Iran with airstrikes, sparking months of unrest in the region.”
“Trump, who has promised not to attack before the midterms, has not given the final order but is leaning toward a massive post-election strike that could hit Iranian infrastructure and nuclear sites.”
“Too often this faction is summarized as merely an “Iran-backed” terrorist group.”
“Rather than ending his unpopular tariff regime or war in Iran, which sparked a cost-of-living crisis, Trump has spent a year trying to re-engineer the poll in his favour.”
“With Republicans on the defensive over inflation, soaring fuel prices and the Iran war, the president has been trying to generate turnout by claiming that El-Sayed and other Democrats are existential threats to America, instead of electoral rivals.”
“President Trump said on Friday during a campaign rally in South Florida that "we'll take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran."”
“US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran of another potential military strike if Tehran fails to reach a diplomatic agreement with Washington, saying the US could launch “another little Epic Fury”.”
“Those numbers, Frum notes, don’t include the cost of Trump’s war on Iran.”
“If Iran's role is not curbed, the region could be heading toward 50 years of Iranian hegemony."”
“The cost of energy has jumped 16% in the past year alone, with gasoline prices spiking about 40% since the start of Trump’s war on Iran in February.”
“Trump-Zelenskiy rift threatens vital support for Kyiv WASHINGTON/KYIV, Oct 17 - From US threats to cut off intelligence support for Ukraine to a diesel deal that could help Russia fund its war, it has been a bad week for ties between Kyiv and its most…”
“IT’S BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT to keep track of the wars, threats, diplomatic disputes, military operations, and disconnected decisions affecting America’s security.”
“The candidate launched into a lengthy diatribe against Israel and the conflict against Iran, not bothering to even hint at any negative sentiments toward the regime in Tehran.”
“Update: Over at Matt Yglesias’ blog, Jed Kolko shows that heavily Hispanic areas swung harder toward Trump than any other parts of the country: Ronald Reagan’s prophecy that Latinos would become Republicans is coming to pass.”
“Trump blamed Zelensky for the high cost of diesel because Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian oil refineries, although since Russian oil was sanctioned, the actual chokepoint for diesel prices is the Strait of Hormuz, largely closed because of Trump’s war…”
“Trump’s departure from Ankara during the NATO summit involved an elaborate security maneuver intended to conceal his movements due to an Iranian assassination threat.”
“On Thursday, oil prices jumped more than five per cent, then pared gains after President Donald Trump said the US will not launch an attack on Iran before midterm congressional elections in November.”
“Iran’s president attacked Trump while portraying his own country as a victim of terrorism.”
“The Maduro capture, which convinced Trump that he could easily topple the Iranian regime the following month, was in no sense an effort to improve the lives of the Venezuelan people.”
“Rubio's boss, President Donald Trump, has sought to carry out an "America first" agenda during both his terms in office, and taken a more confrontational stance toward traditional allies and in longstanding trade relationships.”
“The Gaza war is one of multiple conflicts vexing the Trump administration, which has also struggled to wind down the Iran war and Russia’s assault on Ukraine.”
“Trump has repeatedly sought to pressure the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates as a way to spur growth, despite inflation, which has remained elevated amid high oil prices stemming in part from the war with Iran.”
“That includes five special agents and a supervisor, all of whom worked Iranian counterintelligence threats, who were dismissed days before the Trump administration launched its war on Iran.”
“Trump also said that if the link to Iranian authorities was determined, they would face “very hard” retaliation.”
“Every regime-controlled platform, from official state outlets to the pulpits of Friday prayers, is now consumed with threats against President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Islamic murderers and criminals, amplified by the…”
“The two events are not known to be connected, and authorities have not said Trump was a target.”
“Hussein said, adding that Iraqi forces were preparing to confront any movement toward the border.”
“This afternoon, as he set off for Denton, Texas, before a rally in Durant, Oklahoma, Trump told reporters about Iran: “Now I have to make a decision.”
“Ex-CIA Officer Warns: Trump is Gutting the Expertise America Needs Right Now Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos and national security reporter Michael Weiss take on the attempted hijacking of a flight bound for Tel Aviv, a suspected plot targeting an air…”
“Even after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal, President Donald Trump says he expects further talks with Iran this week, so the possibility of another agreement remains very much alive.”
“Then, in April 2022, Randall said he was standing outside alone when Simmons came rushing toward him.”
“Plus, senior reporter Alexander Smith digs into a big issue in European politics with some echoes in recent U.S. politics — links between domestic right-wing parties and Russia. — Scott Bland As Republicans break with Trump, one gets a brushback Analysis by…”
“For months, analysts have debated whether President Donald Trump’s campaign against Iran was working.”
“US president Donald Trump claimed the alleged plot was “looking to do big damage” to the US bombers that are held on the base, with numerous reports that British authorities are looking into whether Iran could be linked to the plot.”
“Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume but diplomacy not over yet, foreign minister says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is prepared to resume fighting with the United States but has not yet abandoned diplomacy after Trump publicly…”
“NEW YORK — Trump officials say Iran is miscalculating if it believes rising prices and the midterm elections will weaken President Donald Trump's hand in negotiations to end the nearly seven-month conflict.”
“China pushes back against U.S. on Iran, Cuba in UN speech Remarks contrasted the friendliness displayed earlier this week by Trump and Xi China pushed back against the United States in its speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, saying sovereignty of…”
“Martin Plaut, a British journalist specializing in the Horn of Africa, noted that the US needs Eritrea in the struggle to secure the Red Sea against the Houthis, an Iran-backed Shiite Muslim militia.”
“Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday (September 24, 2026) in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran — and was not heard by scores of delegates who trooped out before he started speaking.”
“Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed is facing fresh scrutiny over his views on Iran after he stopped short of unequivocally condemning the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at a University of Michigan town hall Wednesday.”
“Asked whether Europe should take a more active role in countering Iran's military activities and respond to Trump's call for support, Rinkēvičs confirmed that Latvia has already taken steps toward joining an international effort in the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Trump, reading haltingly off a teleprompter, said: “I have a big decision to make.”
“President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy said he was ready for an energy truce with Russia as a first step toward ending the war — provided Moscow stopped its own attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure.”
“Trump also enters the summit under pressure, with soaring energy prices from the Iran war adding to voter discontent ahead of the midterms.”
“WASHINGTON — U.S. military leaders are divided on whether President Donald Trump should get involved with the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials.”
“Trump’s handling of the Iran war, its subsequent shocks to the global economy, his push to fast-track the development of artificial intelligence and the Greenland agreement are likely to come up in meetings with world leaders.”
“The Saudi-led military coalition fighting the Houthis said its air defences had destroyed a missile fired by the Yemeni group toward Riyadh early on Saturday (Riyadh time).”
“Iran’s control of the chokepoint threatens Chinese supplies from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iraq and Qatar, while the Houthi advance toward Bab el-Mandeb puts another maritime route at risk.”
“…litical life of European countries, its blatant attempts to sabotage energy infrastructure in Germany and elsewhere — all of this makes Donald Trump’s threats of military withdrawal, his support for far-right parties including German neo-Nazis, and his…”
“…t, cultivated a close texting relationship, downplayed 51st state threats, hosted him with G7 leaders in Alberta, met him at other international summits, travelled twice to Washington — last fall believing he was close to a deal — even flew to Egypt at the…”
“It’s unclear how much the two leaders will discuss Iran during the visit, which comes as Trump’s Republican Party faces pressure from voters over high gasoline prices, and as China’s buffer is being further tested as the conflict in the Middle East spreads.”
“For families living in the Middle East’s poorest country, the most significant fighting between the Iran-aligned Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces in years is a crisis upon a catastrophe, with escalating civilian casualties and at least…”
“Administration officials made clear that Trump’s direction was to keep American forces focused on Iran and Hormuz rather than open another front against the Houthis.”
“The eight articles charge Hegseth—among other things—with waging unlawful wars in Iran and Yemen despite the disapproval of Congress, carrying out extrajudicial killings against suspected drug traffickers, and ignoring laws that minimize civilian casualties.”
“Though the U.S.-Iran war has dramatically limited the distribution of oil since February, Trump said that it is not responsible for current shortages.”
“President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war on Iran, despite their opposition, exposed the fragility of that bet.”
“President Donald Trump said Iran was “probably” responsible.”
“Becker, president of the Irving Professional Fire Fighters Association, said he wanted to show his support for what the Trump administration has done for firefighters.”
“Trump has built on Cheney’s accomplishments and pushed America toward autocracy at an unprecedented rate.”
“Iranian cargo vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz killed 1 and wounded 4, state media reports An Iranian cargo vessel was struck early Sunday off in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said, and a plan by Tehran to brief neighboring countries on its…”
“She’s one of the more than 600 people who had their lives upended in the wake of Kirk’s assassination, when a free-speech crackdown led by the Trump administration sought revenge on anyone critical of the deceased far-right podcaster.”
“President Donald Trump should therefore recognize the political significance of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran and Maryam Rajavi, whose movement presents itself as an organized democratic alternative to the clerical regime.”
“Despite pressure from the Trump Administration and Israeli plans to draw them into the conflict, Iranian Kurdish groups stayed out of the war.”
“You drop a hose in the ocean, press a button, and get six gallons of clean, fresh water every hour." - "Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen fired drones and missiles at a number of Saudi Arabia's southern energy facilities Tuesday morning, escalating the…”
“UNITED KINGDOM MOVES TOWARD NORTH SEA DRILLING UNDER TRUMP PRESSURE: The United Kingdom will authorize new drilling for oil and gas in the North Sea as early as next week, according to The Guardian, in a step that could help placate Trump.”
“A social media post from organizers involved in the planned protests raised issue with some of the Trump Administration’s actions, including the President’s repeated threats to annex Greenland.”
“The US Secret Service has confirmed it is conducting a probe into a video aired by Iranian state media that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump's youngest son.”
“When she took the stage at the 69th Emmys in 2017 for a 9 to 5 reunion alongside Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, she refused to join in their skewering of then-President Donald Trump.”
“Qatar said the foreign ministers also discussed the emerging proposal by Iran and Oman to open a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. - President Trump told Al Jazeera on Wednesday that the U.S. was "achieving a very big victory" against Iran, but…”
“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s threat of yesterday that the U.S. intends to strangle Iran’s economy isn’t faring much better than Trump’s attempt to rename Lake Ontario.”
“US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he had instructed the Pentagon to limit the scale of US involvement in military exercises with South Korean units planned for this week, causing alarm among South Koreans and experts concerned at the…”
“After multiple flare-ups and suggestions of an imminent accord, there do not appear to be any concrete plans to end the 24-week war. - President Trump threatened Monday to bomb Oman if the country "gets in the way" of U.S. efforts to war with Iran, according…”
“But he's caught between far-right ministers angered by concessions in Gaza and his key military backer, Trump, who wants progress toward ending the conflict there with a new 15-point peace plan.”