Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ LA or San Diego — and a Republican Running Nearby Pushes Back
A Republican candidate rebukes Trump's threat to 'take out' two American cities while crowds applaud, raising alarm in the district.
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Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ Los Angeles and San Diego
A president speaks words of ruin, naming two great cities as doomed; a governor replies with grave warning.
At a rally, Trump floated the idea of letting Iran target Los Angeles and San Diego
A president suggests letting a foreign power destroy two American cities, while governors and mayors rise in arms against him.
Dem Senator Who Demanded Saudi Accountability Over Khashoggi Meets With Crown Prince, Pushes Palestinian State
Sen. Chris Murphy meets with Saudi Crown Prince MBS, pushing for peace with Iran and a Palestinian state while skipping Khashoggi.
‘The Flight’: How the Families of the Ukraine Airline Crash Refuse to Be Reduced to a Headline
A doc follows families fighting for justice after Iran's missiles brought down Ukraine Airlines Flight PS752.
Energy Department chief says Trump knew oil prices could spike before deciding on Iran sanctions
Energy Sec. Chris Wright tells Face the Nation Trump knew striking Iran would raise energy prices, but still acted to prevent a nuclear Iran.
Biden Came Close to Cutting Off U.S. Weapons to Israel After Gaza Drone Strike, Memoir Reveals
Memoir reveals Biden nearly cut off US weapons to Israel amid Gaza war, Iranian threat, and hostage crisis.
Iranian Delegation Told to Leave U.S. After Talks Stall, Trump Warns of Possible Strikes
US orders Iranian negotiators out as talks stall; Trump warns of possible strikes after midterms.
Iraq Warns US Against Sanctions on Iranian Airlines, Citing Its Own Vulnerability
Iraq's FM says Baghdad won't join US sanctions on Iran, calling itself 'a victim' of the US-Iran war.
General Who Commanded Iraqi Forces Warns Pulling Out Could Let Iran and ISIS Gain Ground
A retired general warns that withdrawing from Iraq may embolden Iran and let ISIS rise again, leaving Iraq vulnerable.
Blumenthal Report Finds Tether’s USDT Serves as the Main Highway for Money Moving Past Sanctions
Sen. Blumenthal calls Tether's USDT a 'superhighway' for Iranian sanctions evasion, citing 84% of sanctioned wallets transacting in the stablecoin.
Marines Hurt in Ship Attack as Trump Rejects Iran Proposal
Eight Marines hurt in a ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran rejects a U.S. proposal amid stalled talks.