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The White House wants $200 billion for the war with Iran. Why? “It takes money to kill bad guys,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explains. But will that convince the leaders you elected in Washington to pony up the cash? Even some Republicans aren’t sure. 

 
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Iran retaliates for Israel's attack on its natural gas facility by targeting the gas and oil of its Middle East neighbors ... New claims from a former Trump spy boss prompt more questions about who had the president's ear in the lead up to the war ... Stunning testimony from the US director on national intelligence.
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A top US spy appointed by President Trump resigns, claiming "Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation" and asserting that Israel misled the president. His defiant exit further divides MAGA. Does the split now run deeper and closer to the president?  

 
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President Trump promises to name a coalition of countries that will help the US in its war against Iran. Meanwhile, American assets continue to come under fire from Iran, including a US embassy overnight. Trump says "nobody expected Iran to go after all these other countries. We talk to a former ambassador from a Gulf state about that. 

 
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President Trump said the war with Iran is already won. So why does he need foreign ships to come finish the job? Regardless, no country has committed warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Will the UK or maybe China step up? Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth issues a new war pledge: "No quarter, no mercy for our enemies." Does that threat violate international law? 

 
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