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Trump Considers Military Action Against Iran Amid Crisis

1/13/2026

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Trump Considers Military Action

United States President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran, including airstrikes, after protests killed over 580.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that all options remain on the table.
Trump declared himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' after Maduro's capture, saying oil infrastructure will be rebuilt with funding from oil companies.
Delcy Rodríguez, interim president of Venezuela, was sworn in and will cooperate with the United States.

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Trump Warns Tariff Impact

U.S. President Donald Trump warned a Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs could cost hundreds of billions and trillions in investments, with a decision due January 14.
Tariffs rely on a national emergency declaration, but justices expressed skepticism during oral arguments.
A Justice Department prosecutor was fired after hesitating to pursue a criminal case against James Comey, the former FBI Director, whose charges were dismissed and remain under appeal.

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Trump Considers Military Action

United States President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran, including airstrikes, after protests killed over 580.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that all options remain on the table.
Trump declared himself 'Acting President of Venezuela' after Maduro's capture, saying oil infrastructure will be rebuilt with funding from oil companies.
Delcy Rodríguez, interim president of Venezuela, was sworn in and will cooperate with the United States.

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