Politics
Trump Faces Pressures in Mideast and Politics
President Trump is facing multiple challenges, including tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and political pressures at home. Senate Republicans are rallying behind Majority Leader John Thune amid Trump’s criticism, while the future of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro remains uncertain.
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The Hill
President Trump is facing trouble on two fronts in the Middle East — and it’s not clear how he gets out of it. Iran is pressing what it sees as its strategic advantage over control of the Strait of Hormuz, ratcheting up its rhetoric and its demands. The Islamic Republic’s leadership is now insisting
2026-08-11 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Senate Republicans are rallying behind Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) after President Trump declined to support the GOP leader serving another term following the midterm election. Many Republican senators say Thune will have their full support, even if Trump backs a challenger because of
2026-08-11 10:00 UTC
The Hill
It’s unclear whether President Trump will ultimately fire U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a longtime ally, but his recent comments and posts about the Reflecting Pool signal he is not letting the possibility go anytime soon. Pirro's future in the Trump administration has not yet been guaranteed roughly
2026-08-11 10:00 UTC