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President Trump
QiOSK

Major losses could spur Trump to escalate war before year's end

If you think the president is going to behave like a normal lame duck, think again

2026 Midterms
Washington Politics

‘It’s the war, stupid’: Dems sweep midterms on wave of voter anger

Republicans lose control of Congress with exit polls showing just how much Trump's unpopular foreign policy played a role

Israel Trump Netanyahu
QiOSK

Trump claim of Israel aid cutoff reeks of midterm desperation

The big question is, how is Bibi reacting, and given Section 219, does it really matter?

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan receives Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi
Middle East

The Saudi-UAE split is ending. That may be bad news for Yemen.

A sharp break last year left the Gulf allies at odds. Now, they're reentering the fight against the Houthis, with divergent goals.

darline graham and donald trump
Washington Politics

Is Darline Graham the canary in coal mine for midterm war backlash?

This South Carolina contest is unexpectedly close in Tuesday's elections, drawing the president three times to shore up votes

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty
Middle East

As Trump blows up the Mideast, regional leaders look to Europe

States on the continent and in the region are building new frameworks to prevent escalation