From threats to civilization to a ceasefire: The week in Washington
President Trump shifted from threats of total war to a ceasefire in Iran amid rising domestic and economic pressure.
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Trump Navigates Iran Ceasefire Amid GOP Rifts and War Powers Battle32 articles·26 sources·Avg cred 67/100
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President Trump abruptly shifted from threatening Iran with destruction to declaring a ceasefire amid plummeting public approval and backlash from his own base. This pivot reflects growing political pressure over the war's economic impact and its threat to Republican prospects in the 2026 midterms.
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