Trump’s Middle East Gambit and Domestic Fallout | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Trump’s Middle East pivot hinges on Saudi-Israel normalization, with nuclear deals locked in place to ban uranium enrichment—though experts warn safeguards may be too weak. He’s also threatening “major military punishment” for Houthi attacks, blaming Iran for proxy warfare. Meanwhile, Rubio pushes for patient but urgent progress in Venezuela’s election transition, while acknowledging Ukraine’s war lacks easy fixes—but Trump remains determined to find a path. Domestically, mounting outrage follows ICE shootings in Maine and Houston, with calls for urgent oversight amid rising deaths and…