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Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash
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Trump State Department Nominee Withdraws Amid Backlash

Donald Trump's nominee for a top diplomatic post, Jeremy Carl, has withdrawn from consideration following growing bipartisan backlash over his past controversial race and Israel comments, marking a setback for Trump despite initial support.

Jimmy Kimmel jokes Donald Trump might be ‘mad’ that 'Melania' film wasn’t nominated for Oscars
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Jimmy Kimmel jokes Donald Trump might be ‘mad’ that 'Melania' film wasn’t nominated for Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel, presenting documentary awards at the Oscars, made pointed remarks about free speech and leaders who don't support it, referencing North Korea and CBS's decisions. He also subtly jabbed at "Melania" and Donald Trump, joking about the former First Lady's potential nomination and Trump's reaction.

US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes
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US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes

US Senate Republicans backed US President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop ‌the air war and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress. The Senate voted 53 to 47 not to advance the resolution, largely along party lines, with all but one Republican voting against the procedural motion and all but one Democrat supporting it. The latest effort by Democrats and a few Republicans ‌to rein in Pre