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Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak

May 8, 2026·13 min·3-min readnews briefnews
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  • President Trump asserts ceasefire with Iran remains intact despite exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz.
  • Trump threatens Iran to sign new 30-day truce deal, dismissing conflict as a 'trifle'.
  • Representative Tom Barrett introduces bill to limit presidential war powers amid growing

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