Hegseth Faces Senate Resistance Over Iran War Funding Request
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struggles to secure Senate support for tens of billions in funding amid concerns over war costs and leadership.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struggles to secure Senate support for tens of billions in funding amid concerns over war costs and leadership.
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US President Donald Trump announced new talks with Iran aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, but Iranian authorities rejected claims of direct negotiations.
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Iranian officials confirm ongoing negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz but insist the strategic waterway will not fully reopen to pre-conflict conditions.
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US President Donald Trump calls off planned attacks on Iran and sets fresh negotiations to begin on Monday, August 3, while regional tensions and attacks on shipping routes continue.
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Oil prices dropped sharply following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to delay military action against Iran while seeking a nuclear deal, coinciding with a significant weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen after coordinated market interventions.
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Oil prices fell on August 3, 2026, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of renewed negotiations with Iran, while the yen strengthened after a rare joint intervention by US and Japanese officials.
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US President Donald Trump calls Iran 'duplicitous' amid escalating tensions and naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran denies direct talks with Washington.
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After weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Todd Blanche issues a formal order terminating the controversial fund intended to compensate political allies of Donald Trump.
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Following weeks of negotiations, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially rescinded the controversial fund ahead of his Senate Judiciary Committee nomination vote.
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Todd Blanche took a key step toward Senate confirmation by formally rescinding a controversial fund tied to President Trump's IRS settlement after bipartisan objections.
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US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran will start soon after halting what he described as potentially massive military strikes, amid signs of progress on regional agreements.
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President Trump halts new strikes on Iran, emphasizing a near end to the conflict and demanding the Strait of Hormuz be reopened without delay.
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