Trump Faces Mounting Challenges Ahead of National Address Amid Iran Conflict
As President Trump prepares for a Thursday evening address, his political difficulties intensify amid renewed conflict with Iran and public demand for peace.
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As President Trump prepares for a Thursday evening address, his political difficulties intensify amid renewed conflict with Iran and public demand for peace.
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Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 3:24 PMworld
As the US resumes military strikes on Iran, concerns grow over the depletion of its weapons inventory and delays in munitions production.
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Ohio Republican Bernie Moreno plans to circulate legislation mirroring a 1993 proposal by former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid aimed at redefining birthright citizenship and cutting immigration.
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The passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch advocate of hawkish policies and NATO alliances, marks the decline of a traditional interventionist approach amid growing public skepticism.
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Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 12:44 PMus
President Donald Trump warns of targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached, while reversing a plan to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices climbed to one-month highs as tensions escalated between the US and Iran, with a US naval blockade reinstated and retaliatory strikes launched by Iran.
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As the U.S. engages in a new conflict with Iran, questions arise over a February missile strike that reportedly killed over 100 Iranian children.
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As U.S. airstrikes on Iran enter a fourth consecutive day, lawmakers question the Pentagon on escalating war expenses.
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The House approved the bill with a 308 to 117 vote, aiming to end biannual clock changes nationwide while allowing states to opt out under certain conditions.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 9:24 PMworld
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets in Khuzestan province, while Iran targeted US allies and shipping in the Gulf, escalating conflict and undermining a recent peace agreement.
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