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Trump says will work with Democrats, then posts a ‘VETO’ hat

Trump says will work with Democrats, then posts a ‘VETO’ hat

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President Donald Trump said Iran requires a U.S. approval before it can proceed with any nuclear activities and suggested that the war in Ukraine is close to ending. Meanwhile, Iran has forwarded a nuclear proposal to the United States through Qatar, attaching seven conditions that it wants Washington to meet before negotiations can start. In a separate development, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is facing increased scrutiny after a midterm setback, with critics questioning his tenure despite his previous roles as a Fox News co‑host and National Guard officer.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Democrats won full control of the U.S. Congress in a sweeping midterm rout with a landslide of upsets that delivered a crushing rebuke of President Donald Trump and his Republican Party

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    The vice president also appeared to blame Trump's war on Iran for the Democrats' midterm gains, marking a rare public disagreement with the president.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday attributed the Republican Party’s electoral defeat to the war with Iran and Washington’s relationship with Israel after Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in a historic US midterm victory . He said many voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 switched…

    — India TV

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JD Vance blames Iran war for Republicans' loss in US midterm polls, says '2024 supporters turned against us'

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday attributed the Republican Party’s electoral defeat to the war with Iran and Washington’s relationship with Israel after Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in a historic US midterm victory . He said many voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 switched…

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