Politics
Trump Addresses Iran and Cabinet Meeting
President Trump held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, discussing topics including the Iran conflict and U.S. policy in the Strait of Hormuz. Critics argue that the administration missed its opportunity to overthrow the Iranian regime.
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The Hill
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday it has been “a while” since he last spoke to President Trump. “It’s been a while,” Pence told Roop Raj of FOX2-TV in Detroit, when the latter asked how long it had been since the former vice president last spoke to Trump. Pence was in Michigan for the
2026-05-27 19:10 UTC
The Hill
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) on Wednesday fired back at President Trump after the president attacked the Texas Democrat following Green's primary loss the night before. Green on Tuesday lost the Democratic primary runoff for the Houston-based 18th Congressional District to Rep. Christian Menefee. “Congra
2026-05-27 19:24 UTC
The Hill
Comedian Bill Maher, who previously was "cautiously optimistic" about President Trump's conflict with Iran, said Wednesday the Trump administration missed its chance to overthrow the Middle Eastern country's regime. Maher appeared on the "Hot Mics" podcast with Billy Bush and talked about the action
2026-05-27 19:37 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Wednesday suggested the U.S. would attack Oman if it sought to control the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, saying the country would have to "behave or we'll have to blow 'em up." Trump quickly said that Oman understood his position and "they'll be fine." The remarkable comments came d
2026-05-27 19:40 UTC
The Hill
President Trump convened the 12th Cabinet meeting of his second administration on Wednesday, covering topics ranging from the Iran war to his renovation efforts in Washington, D.C. Trump and Cabinet officials addressed the ongoing peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran while Secretary of Stat
2026-05-27 19:46 UTC