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President Donald Trump said Monday that he is delaying a planned U.S. military strike on Iran because “serious negotiations” are underway to potentially prevent the war from escalating further. In a social media post, Trump revealed for the first time that a military assault on Iran had been scheduled for …

The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a third effort to limit Donald Trump’s military authority in Iran, though growing Republican support for the measure underscored rising unease inside the GOP over the length and scope of the conflict. The Democratic-led War Powers Resolution failed in a 212-212 tie vote, …

The Senate on Wednesday narrowly rejected a renewed effort to curb President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, marking the first major congressional test of Republican support for the war after the expiration of the War Powers Act’s 60-day limit on unauthorized military operations. The War Powers Resolution failed in …

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the Trump administration is open to temporarily suspending the federal gas tax as Americans continue grappling with high fuel prices tied to the conflict with Iran. “All measures that can be taken to lower the price at the pump and lower the prices …

Donald Trump on Sunday sharply criticized Iran’s response to the latest U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, calling Tehran’s position “totally unacceptable” as renewed clashes around the Strait of Hormuz threatened an already fragile ceasefire. Trump’s comments came hours after Iranian state media …

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran showed signs of unraveling Tuesday as both sides exchanged fire and threats over President Donald Trump’s new military initiative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Dubbed “Project Freedom,” the effort aims to use U.S. military escorts to push commercial shipping through …

Senate Republicans, joined by one Democrat, on Wednesday blocked a resolution that would have forced Donald Trumpto seek congressional authorization for continued military action against Iran, marking the fifth failed attempt to rein in the president’s war powers. The measure failed in a 46-51 vote, largely along party lines. John …

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on multiple commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, escalating tensions less than a day after President Donald Trump extended a fragile ceasefire and urged Tehran to return to negotiations. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said an IRGC gunboat opened fire …

President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship accused of attempting to breach an American naval blockade, marking a sharp escalation in tensions just days before a fragile ceasefire with Iran is set to expire. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the nearly …

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that gasoline prices in the United States have likely peaked but could remain elevated for months, signaling a shift from earlier Trump administration predictions that prices would fall quickly. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Wright said it remains unclear when Americans might …

President Donald Trump said Sunday that U.S. officials will return to Pakistan for another round of high-stakes negotiations with Iran, even as he threatened sweeping military strikes if Tehran does not agree to a deal to end the war. Trump announced that American representatives would arrive in Islamabad on Monday …

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil shipments, reopened Friday after a 10-day ceasefire linked to fighting between Israel and Lebanon, offering relief to global markets following weeks of disruption. President Donald Trump announced the reopening, calling the waterway “COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS,” while emphasizing …

JD Vance was interrupted by hecklers during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia on Tuesday, highlighting growing divisions among conservative voters over U.S. involvement in conflicts in the Middle East. About 10 minutes into his remarks, an audience member shouted, “Jesus Christ does not support genocide,” …

The Pentagon is deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops to the Middle East in the coming days, expanding its military presence as Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Iran to reach a nuclear agreement while preparing for possible escalation if a fragile ceasefire collapses. The deployment includes roughly 6,000 personnel aboard …

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States would “immediately” move to impose a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of high-stakes peace talks with Iran that ended without a deal or clear path forward. In his first public comments after more than 20 hours …