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Trump Cancels Witkoff and Kushner’s Trip for Iran Talks, Saying, ‘We Have All the Cards.’
ByLuke Broadwater April 25, 2026April 26, 2026

The last-minute scuttling of the trip to Pakistan was the latest sign of how far apart the two sides are on reaching a deal to end the Iran war.

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Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
ByHamed Aleaziz and Nicholas Nehamas April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors.

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Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role
ByMichael Crowley April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.

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Rubio Says Iran’s Soccer Team Can Attend World Cup
ByQasim Nauman April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that while the players were welcome, anyone accompanying them who has links to the Iranian military would be denied entry.

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Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
ByEric Schmitt and Jonathan Swan April 23, 2026April 24, 2026

The Pentagon’s rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.

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Trump Keeps Talking About Iran’s ‘Nuclear Dust.’ What Is It?
ByLuke Broadwater and David E. Sanger April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

First of all, it isn’t dust. It’s Iran’s stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks.

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How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War
ByRobert Jimison April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.

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Bessent Backs Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.
ByAlan Rappeport April 22, 2026

The Treasury secretary said that currency swap line would benefit both the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

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Vance’s Trip to Islamabad on Hold as U.S. Says Iran Failed to Respond to Its Terms
ByJonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman April 21, 2026

The delay is another hurdle in the Trump administration’s push to secure an agreement that would curb Iran’s nuclear program.

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Trump Extends Iran Cease-Fire Before Deadline Expires; Vance’s Trip Is on Hold
ByJonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

President Trump attributed his decision to divisions among the Iranians about how to proceed and said he wanted to give them more time.

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