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Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei vows to resist "excessive demands" from U.S. in future negotiations
In a series of posts on X, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that President Donald Trump "used all kinds of leverage" out of desperation to get the agreement signed.
Unemployment applications fell to 226,000 last week, layoffs historically low: Labor Department
US unemployment benefits applications fell to 226,000 last week, with layoffs remaining historically low, offering a real-time indicator of how the labor market is doing
GOP Senators sound off on Iran deal
While the legislature will certainly make its opinions known, it remains unclear whether any lawmakers would oppose the agreement should Trump send it to Congress.
Trump admin to lower housing costs by removing Biden-era green energy mandates, HUD secretary says
The cost of compliance, according to U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott, adds $31,000 to the cost of a home and adds to the housing shortage Americans are facing.
Trump fumes over reports of $300B payment to Iran: 'Fake News'
The Iran deal does not involve the U.S. making a direct $300 billion payment to Iran, but point 6 of the Memorandum of Understanding, which both nations signed, does refer to establishing a fund to reconstruct the country.
Man who burned cross in Chicago park, calling it a protest against Trump, charged with hate crime
The man told a local television station that he had placed a MAGA hat on the cross and intended the act to be a protest of the "ruling class" and Christian nationalists who support Trump.
Vance hints at side deals with Iran: 'Gentlemen's agreements'
He did not elaborate on any unwritten agreements with respect to specific terms.
Vance warns Israeli leaders critical of Trump: 'Wake up'
Senior Israeli officials, such as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, have been vocally critical of the Iran deal and called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ignore to key terms.
Vance confirms plans to brief Congress on Iran deal
"We do plan to brief Congress very soon," he said at a White House press briefing.
Vance defends Iran deal at White House briefing
Speaking to reporters, Vance highlighted divisions within the Iranian government about the path forward and contended that the "pragmatists" in the Tehran government are "winning the argument."
Supreme Court ruling sides with marijuana user charged with illegally owning gun under federal law
In his opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch said that the ruling limits but doesn't remove the government's ability to take guns from drug users. “We do not address efforts to ban addicts, or those presently intoxicated, from possessing a firearm,” the justice wrote.
ICE moves detainees out of 'Alligator Alcatraz' ahead of hurricane season
Florida lies adjacent to the Caribbean Sea and is often the point of landfall for many severe storms.
'You're welcome': Trump cheers as markets soar on Iran deal
Trump made the remarks after signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war, which included a commitment that Tehran would not pursue a nuclear weapon and allowed for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Bezos told Trump that buying Washington Post was his worst investment, new book says
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos told Trump that, unlike his other companies, the people at the Washington Post don't listen. At that point, the paper was losing $100 million per year.
Average gas prices drop below $4 in wake of Iran deal
The development is good news for President Donald Trump, whose approval ratings have fallen substantially amid the Iran war and the ensuing economic tumult.
Hegseth criticizes allies for failing to support U.S., announces review of American forces in Europe
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Europe must take the lead on its own defense of the continent and turn NATO into a "real hard-line military alliance."
Vance to host White House presser for second time
The vice president's appearance before reporters comes in the wake of the signing of the Iran peace deal to end the conflict.
Vessels begin exiting Strait of Hormuz following interim peace deal between U.S. and Iran
The three Saudi vessels carried about six million barrels of Saudi oil, A supertanker carrying oil from the United Arab Emirates, a ship carrying Qatari liquefied natural gas, and a Chinese fuel tanker were also among the traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Virginia Dem Gov Spanberger, state lawmakers reach deal on retail sale of recreational marijuana
The new plan includes an increased penalty for public consumption of $250, which goes into effect next year. Spanberger had proposed making it a Class 4 misdemeanor.
Roosevelt quote on banner hung on Office of Personnel Management in DC likely fake, experts say
Statements misattributed to Roosevelt are so common that the website for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, keeps a list of them.
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