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‘Trump still has a lot of freedom’: Tharoor on midterm outcomes and Presidential powers

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President Donald Trump said the United States is “locked and loaded” for Iran and will decide soon on further military action, even as Tehran presented a nuclear proposal containing seven terms. While mediators step up efforts to end the conflict, Trump indicated he would rather not destroy the rest of Iran but may have to, adopting a hesitant tone after the Republican midterm defeat. On Thursday, November 5, senior House Democrats outlined plans to force votes to end the war and demand answers on its objectives and costs, and Democratic leaders vowed to make ending the Iran war a priority following their sweeping midterm victory.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    The Opposition party also retained key Senate seats, while victory in Georgia’s Governor race added to mounting signs that Republicans face a difficult night

    — The Hindu

  • center · 4 outlets

    Washington, November 4 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance said on Wednesday that the war with Iran was the main reason Republicans lost the midterm elections, arguing that voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 turned against his party despite turning out to vote.In a lengthy post on X, Vance…

    — The Morung Express

  • right · 7 outlets

    US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the war in Iran and the resulting rise in fuel prices contributed to the Republican Party's poor performance in the midterm elections. However, despite admitting the political fallout of the conflict, Trump has remained unapologetic, insisting that…

    — India TV

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