Politics
US President Trump's Iran Policy Faces Scrutiny
President Donald Trump announced he is cancelling planned strikes on Iran, contingent upon a rapid deal. Democrats criticized the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against an Olympian in what they see as political maneuvering.
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The Hill
Democrats are reacting to the Justice Department’s move to drop its Reflecting Pool vandalism case against a former Olympian David Hearn, saying the move validated their longstanding criticism that the administration is weaponizing the Justice Department. The Justice Department on Friday moved to di
2026-08-02 02:04 UTC
BBC News
The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.
2026-08-02 02:30 UTC