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Marco Rubio and Lebanese President Discuss Cease-Fire Efforts
ByFrancesca Regalado April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

President Trump had said that Israeli and Lebanese leaders would speak directly, but a Lebanese official said the country’s president had rejected the idea.

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Down the rabbit hole: Trump offers dark Iran warnings after Easter bunny act
ByDavid Smith in Washington April 6, 2026

President’s press conference after White House Easter egg roll did little to dispel fears he has lost touch with realityDonald Trump began his day standing with a person in a giant bunny costume and boasting about the Iran war to an audience of childre…

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Tulsi Gabbard, who warned of war with Iran, now defends Trump’s decision to attack – as it happened
ByShrai Popat (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) March 17, 2026March 18, 2026

Director of national intelligence wrote on social media that Trump ‘is responsible for determining what is and is not an imminent threat’Trump news at a glance: key stories of the daySign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in yo…

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Syria’s President Meets Trump at White House for First Time
ByChristina Goldbaum November 10, 2025November 11, 2025

The visit by President Ahmed al-Shara is another step in the transformation of the former rebel leader once wanted by the United States as a terrorist.

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Tuesday briefing: Is a ceasefire in Gaza on the table as Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington?
ByAnnie Kelly July 8, 2025

In today’s newsletter: As Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump meet at the White House, a look at what is at stake for everyone involvedGood morning. The war in Gaza – which began with the horror of the Hamas slaughter and kidnapping of innocent Israeli…

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Tuesday briefing: Is a ceasefire in Gaza on the table as Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington?
ByAnnie Kelly July 8, 2025

In today’s newsletter: As Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump meet at the White House, a look at what is at stake for everyone involvedGood morning. The war in Gaza – which began with the horror of the Hamas slaughter and kidnapping of innocent Israeli…

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