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Politics · United StatesIranian officials doubt US deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening before November 2026 midterms
Iranian officials privately doubt a deal with the United States that would end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the US midterm elections on 3 November 2026, and they warn that fighting could intensify after the vote, according to several digests citing Bloomberg.
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Politics · United StatesTrump signs stopgap funding bill to avert US government shutdown until December
US President Donald Trump signed a bill on 2 September 2026 extending federal government funding until 11 December, avoiding a shutdown before the midterm elections. The House and Senate passed the measure with overwhelming majorities, though no left-rated outlet reported the story.
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Jon Ossoff targets Trump aide Natalie Harp in Georgia Senate race feud
US Senator Jon Ossoff criticised Donald Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp in a campaign speech, calling her part of the president’s detachment from leadership. The White House responded with personal insults, while Harp’s influence and proximity to Trump drew scrutiny from outlets across the political spectrum.
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