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Global Tensions Escalate as War Powers Shift | Washington DC News
Tensions escalate as the U.S. strikes Iran, sparking retaliatory drone attacks and explosions near U.S. bases, with Trump threatening major escalation. Iran’s alleged support of Houthi rebels in Yemen has sent oil prices soaring past $100 a gallon and gas prices in the U.S. to $4.10. At home, the Pentagon quietly removed four service member deaths from official counts, while war powers legislation stalls in Congress. The administration slams new tariffs on forced labor-linked goods, hinting at unilateral trade shifts. Meanwhile, the Justice Department retracts subpoenas to NYT reporters after…
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