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Cruz Urges Arming of Iranian Protesters and Calls for Regime Collapse

The high-profile push deepens a Republican split and raises stakes for fragile diplomacy over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Jokes About Running for President of Venezuela in White House Briefing

Hegseth’s Biblical Language at Pentagon Fuels Calls for DoD Review