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President Trump embarks on a state visit to China, prioritizing trade and Iran’s influence in the Strait of Hormuz.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan scrutiny over the rising costs and strategy of the Iran war.
Iran executes Erfan Shakurzadeh, a 29-year-old satellit

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