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Iran dismisses Trump's extension of ceasefire as meaningless, citing U.S. blockade in the Strait.
Senator Tom Tillis blocks Kevin Walsh’s Fed nomination over DOJ probe into Fed headquarters renovation costs.
Trump signals potential Pentagon deal with AI firm Anthropic despite pri

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