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Trump threatens to block legislation unless Congress advances his agenda, including voter ID bill

Trump threatens to block legislation unless Congress advances his agenda, including voter ID bill

US president threatens to withhold signing legislation unless Congress advances key priorities including SAVE Act, limits on mail-in ballots and transgender policies

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Trump says he has a candidate to replace Iran's new supreme leader, declines to elaborate
09.03.2026

Trump says he has a candidate to replace Iran's new supreme leader, declines to elaborate

'I have no message for him. None, whatsoever,' US president tells CBS about Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei

Turkish bank, US Justice Department agree to deferred prosecution
09.03.2026

Turkish bank, US Justice Department agree to deferred prosecution

Justice Department ‘believes resolution of these charges against Halkbank on terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement is in the best interests of the United States,’ says US attorney

Trump says he has 'a plan' to address surging oil prices caused by Iran war: Report
09.03.2026

Trump says he has 'a plan' to address surging oil prices caused by Iran war: Report

Brent crude briefly hit $119 a barrel overnight, highest since start of Ukraine war in 2022, before later easing back to around $100

Trump would support killing Iran's new supreme leader if he defies US demands: Report
09.03.2026

Trump would support killing Iran's new supreme leader if he defies US demands: Report

White House declines to comment on report; US president has publicly called appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei 'a big mistake'

Trump calls Iran's appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader 'a big mistake'
09.03.2026

Trump calls Iran's appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader 'a big mistake'

US president also does not rule out seizing Iranian oil, says it's 'too soon to talk about'