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Declare Victory, Get Out, Rein In Israel If Needed
A RealClearPolitics opinion piece urges President Trump to declare victory and withdraw from the Middle East, while also calling for constraints on Israeli military action.
Global Economy Faces 'Major, Major Threat' From Iran War, IEA Head Says
IEA head Fatih Birol warns the Middle East crisis has already disrupted more oil supply than the 1970s shocks combined, with 11 million barrels per day lost.
Israeli Ambassador to US Says Ground Campaign in Iran Should Use 'Iranian Boots'
Ambassador Michael Leiter said Sunday that Iranian citizens should mobilize to overthrow their government, in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union."
It Will Take Resolve To See This Through in Iran
Commentators suggest diplomatic efforts with Tehran will require sustained commitment from Western powers as negotiations enter critical phase.
US Issues Worldwide Security Alert Urging Caution as Iran-Linked Groups May Target American Interests
The State Department advised Americans abroad to follow guidance from nearest US embassies and consulates amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Quebec Secularism Law Heads to Canada's Top Court Amid Constitutional Challenge
The Supreme Court will hear a four-day case on Bill 21, which bars religious symbols for public workers and has particularly affected Muslim women in Quebec.
Dozens Injured in Israel After Iranian Missile Strikes Target Two Areas Near Main Nuclear Research Center
Attacks on Dimona and Arad mark first time Israel's nuclear research facility has been directly targeted, with at least 64 people hospitalized.
Israeli Ambassador Reacts to Iran Strike With Message That Raises Stakes
Ambassador Michael Leiter said Iran's ICBM test targeting Diego Garcia proves Tehran lied about its missile program and warned the regime could strike U.S. cities with nuclear warheads.
Robert Mueller, Former FBI Director Who Investigated Russia-Trump Campaign Ties, Dies at 81
The former FBI director served 12 years across both Republican and Democratic administrations, transforming the bureau after 9/11 before leading the special counsel investigation into Trump's 2016 campaign.
Thune, GOP Blast Democrats in DHS Standoff; Lankford Says They Fear ICE Over Iran
Department of Homeland Security enters its 36th day of partial shutdown as Senate Democrats continue to block funding amid negotiations over ICE reforms.