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Trump’s Name Could Adorn Tel Aviv Hotel, Becoming a Symbol or a Target
ByDebra Kamin, Ben Protess and Steve Eder June 25, 2025

The Trump Organization’s preliminary talks this spring about affixing its brand to a tower near a recent missile strike highlight the complexities of its international deal-making.

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Trump’s Name Could Adorn Tel Aviv Hotel, Becoming a Symbol or a Target
ByDebra Kamin, Ben Protess and Steve Eder June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

The Trump Organization’s preliminary talks this spring about affixing its brand to a tower near a recent missile strike highlight the complexities of its international deal-making.

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Rubio Fleshes Out Trump’s Case That Iran Nuclear Capacity Was Eliminated
ByDavid E. Sanger June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. strikes had destroyed a facility that is key to turning highly enriched nuclear fuel into a working bomb. He railed against a less optimistic U.S. intelligence report.

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White House Postpones Briefing Congress on Iran Strikes
ByRobert Jimison June 24, 2025

Democrats reacted with outrage after the Trump administration, which has yet to consult with Congress on its strikes against Iran, delayed a planned briefing with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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Timeline: Did Iran or Israel Violate the Cease-Fire With Strikes?
ByLazaro Gamio, Elena Shao and Daniel Wood June 24, 2025June 24, 2025

The period after President Trump announced the cease-fire was muddied by time zone differences, unclear wording in statements and continuing strikes.

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Qatar Intervened to Persuade Iran to Accept Cease-Fire Deal, Diplomats Say
ByAdam Rasgon and Farnaz Fassihi June 24, 2025

There was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli or Iranian governments of a cease-fire, but Qatar has long worked to present itself as capable of narrowing the gaps between warring parties.

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6 Trump Voters React to the U.S.’s Bombing of Nuclear Sites in Iran
ByThe New York Times June 23, 2025June 25, 2025

In interviews, Trump supporters expressed a range of emotions — anger, wariness and avid support. But the dominant theme? Anxiety about what comes next.

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Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
ByMichael Crowley and Edward Wong June 22, 2025

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

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Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
ByMichael Crowley and Edward Wong June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

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Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now
ByLuke Broadwater June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.

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