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U.S., Israel Suspend Strikes on Iran for Two Weeks in Exchange for Strait of Hormuz Reopening, Trump Announces Amid Pakistani Mediation
President Trump announced a two-week suspension of US and Israeli bombing campaigns in exchange for Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, averting further escalation just before his deadline. Negotiations are slated to begin in Islamabad, with both sides claiming victory amid skepticism about the deal's durability. Oil prices plunged and markets rallied in response.
Democratic-Backed Judge Chris Taylor Wins Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, Expanding Liberal Majority to 5-2
Trump-Endorsed Clay Fuller Wins Georgia 14th District Special Runoff 55.9%-44.1%, Preserving GOP's 217-214 House Majority After MTG Resignation
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President Trump announced a U.S.-Israel two-week suspension of strikes on Iran, mediated by Pakistan, in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. Oil prices plunged over 15% below $100 a barrel, sparking global market rallies in stocks from Wall Street to Asia.
Democrats, joined by some critics, intensified calls for invoking the 25th Amendment or impeachment over Trump's prior threats against Iran, persisting post-ceasefire. Republicans hailed the deal as a victory. Trump followed with threats of 50% tariffs on nations arming Iran.
Elsewhere, a Democrat-backed judge expanded Wisconsin's liberal Supreme Court majority to 5-2; Trump-endorsed Clay Fuller preserved the GOP's slim House edge in a Georgia special election. NATO chief Mark Rutte met Trump amid alliance strains.
Over 80 Democrats and Some Critics Urge 25th Amendment Invocation Against Trump After Iran Threats, Persist Post-Ceasefire
Democrats and some ex-Trump allies invoked the 25th Amendment and impeachment over his threats to 'wipe out Iran's civilization,' with AOC urging troops to refuse illegal orders. Over 85 lawmakers joined the push even after the ceasefire, citing war crimes concerns echoed by the Pope. Republicans largely dismissed the efforts as partisan.
Dozens of Democrats Seek Trump's Ouster via 25th Amendment or Impeachment After Strait of Hormuz Threats; Ceasefire Follows as Republicans Claim Victory
Dozens of Democrats, including calls for the 25th Amendment and impeachment, condemned Trump's rhetoric threatening to wipe out Iran's civilization as unhinged and warranting his ouster. Even after the ceasefire, figures like AOC persisted in demands for removal, while some ex-Trump allies echoed concerns. Republicans largely praised the outcome as a victory.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Meets U.S. President Trump Amid Iran Conflict Strains and Alliance Burdensharing Debate
Trump Posts Unverified Threat of 50% Tariffs on Nations Supplying Arms to Iran After Ceasefire Agreement
U.S. Lawmakers Voice Relief, Conditions and Criticism Over Trump-Announced Iran Ceasefire
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Visits Trump White House Amid Iran Ceasefire and U.S. Warnings on Alliance Burden-Sharing
Business & Economy
Trump Posts Unverified Threat of 50% Tariffs on Nations Supplying Weapons to Iran Hours After US-Iran Ceasefire
Oil Prices Tumble More Than 15% Below $100/Barrel After US-Iran Agree to Pakistan-Brokered Two-Week Ceasefire on Strait of Hormuz
Global Markets Rally Sharply as US and Iran Announce Two-Week Ceasefire, Oil Prices Tumble
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