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Trump Cancels Iran Meetings, Backs Protesters Amid Death Toll

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump canceled meetings with Iranian leaders on January 14, 2026, signaling support for protesters.
He warned the Iranian regime would face consequences.
The U.S. Human Rights Activists News Agency reported over 2,000 deaths during the protests, and another source put toll at 12,000.
The Labor Department reported inflation at 2.7%, the lowest since March 2021.
Congress is advancing a funding package to reduce spending by 16% and enhance fraud prevention.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump canceled meetings with Iranian leaders on January 14, 2026, signaling support for protesters.
He warned the Iranian regime would face consequences.
The U.S. Human Rights Activists News Agency reported over 2,000 deaths during the protests, and another source put toll at 12,000.
The Labor Department reported inflation at 2.7%, the lowest since March 2021.
Congress is advancing a funding package to reduce spending by 16% and enhance fraud prevention.