United States Politics and Government – Page 17 – War Watch

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Trump Believes ‘We Have a Deal’ on Gaza. But a Host of Obstacles Remain.
ByLuke Broadwater, Adam Rasgon, Catherine Porter and Maggie Haberman September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Whether President Trump can help bring the war to an end will probably depend on how much he is willing to push Benjamin Netanyahu.

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As Witkoff Pitched Mideast Peace, His Son Pitched Mideast Investors
ByDebra Kamin and Bradley Hope September 26, 2025October 3, 2025

Steve Witkoff’s son recently sought money from Gulf states including Qatar, which has previously invested in Witkoff family projects to win favor with President Trump.

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‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Airs His Grievances at the U.N.
ByLuke Broadwater September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

In a meandering address, President Trump rebuked global institutions and complained about immigration, environmentalists, windmills and more.

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U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall’
ByFarnaz Fassihi September 21, 2025

The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan will hang over the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. So, too, will budget and identity crises.

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U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall’
ByFarnaz Fassihi September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

The wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan will hang over the annual gathering of the U.N. General Assembly next week in New York. So, too, will budget and identity crises.

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Trump Administration Will End Deportation Protections for Thousands of Syrians
ByHamed Aleaziz and Madeleine Ngo September 19, 2025

A homeland security official said it was “contrary to our national interest to allow Syrians to remain in our country.”

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Trump Administration Will End Deportation Protections for Thousands of Syrians
ByHamed Aleaziz and Madeleine Ngo September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

A homeland security official said it was “contrary to our national interest to allow Syrians to remain in our country” through the temporary program.

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U.S. to Cut Out Nongovernmental Groups in Refocusing Health Aid
ByEdward Wong September 18, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would negotiate agreements to deliver aid in new ways and would focus on the Western Hemisphere and Asia Pacific.

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U.S. to Cut Out Nongovernmental Groups in Refocusing Health Aid
ByEdward Wong September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States would negotiate agreements to deliver aid in new ways and would focus on the Western Hemisphere and Asia Pacific.

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Democratic Senators Call for U.S. Recognition of Palestinian State
ByRobert Jimison September 18, 2025

The resolution has little chance of advancing in the Republican-controlled Senate, given growing G.O.P. opposition to a two-state solution in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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