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Trump Welcomes Iran's Claims Amid Healthcare Testimony

4/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open, but said the U.S. blockade remains.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before a House panel on the Trump administration’s health care agenda, following questions about vaccines.
Trump will speak at a Turning Point USA event in Arizona to engage young voters ahead of the midterm elections.

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U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open, but said the U.S. blockade remains.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify before a House panel on the Trump administration’s health care agenda, following questions about vaccines.
Trump will speak at a Turning Point USA event in Arizona to engage young voters ahead of the midterm elections.