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  The US has proved its lasting importance in the Middle East

  By Dan Perry

  4 min read
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  Donald Trump's demonization of cities led by Democrats has an eerie 1930s precedent

  By Terrence Petty Oct 9, 2025 | 4 min read
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  The answered prayers of Trump’s artful ceasefire deal

  Trump muscled Israel and Hamas into agreement. Now he must make it stick.

  By Rob Eshman Oct 8, 2025 | 3 min read

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