Iran War Looms Over Vance as He Visits Iowa

The vice president, a skeptic of the war, made his first visit of the cycle to the state that will kick off the 2028 nominating process.Vice President JD Vance visited Iowa on Tuesday and told an emotional story of meeting Gold Star families, including one that had lost a loved one in the war in Ira

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U.S. Troops in Middle East Wait for the Next Big Moment

The U.S. military is essentially on standby as officials give contradictory signals about the status of the Iran war effort.Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C., in 2021.

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Trump’s Gyrations on the War Leave Even Rubio Out of Sync

The administration’s latest shifts on the status of the conflict show how treacherous it is to speak for a president who cultivates an erratic style.Secretary of State Marco Rubio holding a briefing at the White House on Tuesday.

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How the Fight Over Israel Is Playing Out Inside MAGA

The war in Iran has added to a tectonic shift in public opinion — a bipartisan swing away from Israel. Some on the far-right are fighting to keep President Trump’s movement aligned with the Jewish state.Laura Loomer, the far-right media figure, has emerged as one of the president’s most aggressive,

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Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87

As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.Ted Turner was a visionary media mogul who dominated the cable television industry, and extended his reach into movies, major league baseball and even yachting.

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Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program

The former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, attended the ceremony commemorating the 24th anniversary o

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Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies

At a private event in Washington last month, Mr. Smith, the former special counsel, accused Justice Department leaders of targeting people for prosecution to please and impress the president.Jack Smith, the special counsel who twice indicted President Trump, testifying at a hearing in January in Was

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A Scaled-Back Celebration for Public Servants ‘in Trauma’

The Trump administration has eliminated more than 350,000 federal jobs. But an annual effort to inspire talented people to serve the public continues.The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals are considered the government equivalent of an Oscar and go to civil servants nominated by their bosses

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Air-Conditioning Is in Short Supply as Asia Swelters

From classrooms to crowded buses, people across South and Southeast Asia are adjusting to life with less cooling — or none at all — as the war in Iran drives an energy crunch.Used air-conditioners for sale at a roadside shop in Manila, Philippines, in April.

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