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President Donald Trump has wrapped up his three-country tour of the Middle East, during which significant moves were made to transform the United States’ relationship with the region. The President solidified investment agreements, conducted the first meeting between U.S. and

House Budget Committee rejects Trump agenda bill in major setback for GOP leaders  NBC News GOP hardliners defy party leaders and Trump as they vote to block agenda  CNN Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks bill in a stunning setback  AP News House

Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on Gaza, rescuers say  BBC Israel expands attacks in Gaza and Yemen as Trump wraps up trip to region  AP News Dozens said killed in heavy Israeli strikes across Gaza; Trump: ‘People are starving’  The Times

Conservatives are holding out for steeper cuts to Medicaid and other programs to help offset the costs of the tax breaks. But at the same time, lawmakers from high-tax states including New York are demanding a deeper tax deduction, known

A wave of deadly strikes in northern Gaza has marked a significant escalation in Israel’s offensive.

Former FBI Director James Comey takes down Instagram post after conservative uproar  CNN

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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Flat; Trump Floats New Tariff Rates Plan — Live Updates  WSJ Trump says the clock is ticking for 150 countries to make a deal or face higher tariffs  CNN Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures

Russia and Ukraine failed to agree to a ceasefire in their first direct talks since 2022 – as European leaders called Moscow’s approach “unacceptable” after the discussions lasted less than two hours and Vladimir Putin stayed away.

Talks led by US delegation between Russia and Ukraine underway in Turkey  ABC News Russia and Ukraine officials meet for first direct talks since 2022  CNN Russian and Ukrainian officials meet for first direct talks since 2022  The Guardian Ukraine consults allies after