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Trump Shifts Focus to Peace and Economy

Updated 2026-05-06 23:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump is pivoting towards a peace deal with Iran, while his economic adviser reports strong job market growth despite rising prices. These developments reflect changing priorities in both foreign and domestic policy.

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The Hill
One of President Trump’s economic advisers projected a “very, very strong” job market future in the U.S. on Wednesday, despite price hikes amid the Iran war.  “I had the head of one of the big five banks in my office yesterday going through credit card data … and credit card spending is through the
2026-05-06 22:26 UTC
The Hill
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump's sudden pivot toward peace deal Washington and Tehran are reportedly closing in on a framework of a peace deal, news that broke on
2026-05-06 22:41 UTC
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