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7 highlights from JD Vance’s CBS News town hall: Iran, immigration, corruption and 2028 plans

In an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration’s handling of the economy and Iran strategy will pay dividends in the future. He was also pressed on the Trump administration’s controversial immigration tactics, widespread discontent about the cost of living and his own political future during “Things…

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European diplomats say they were attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank; Israel urges caution before drawing conclusions

A police investigation is underway after European diplomats said they were assaulted by Israeli settlers while visiting the occupied West Bank on Saturday, authorities said. Meanwhile, the prime minister’s office urged caution before “drawing conclusions,” and the reports come  “amid concerns about a coordinated campaign to smear Israel.”  Israeli police said they launched the investigation…

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Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil, days before Lindsey Graham-backed law was set to take effect

President Trump prevented some new sanctions on Russia and hefty tariffs on large-scale buyers of Russian oil from taking effect late Friday, waiving portions of a bipartisan law aimed at pressuring the Russian government — as Mr. Trump seeks to ease prices by tapping Russian energy. Tariffs of 100% on the world’s five largest importers of Russian…

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