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The war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

Iran called for the U.S. to lift its naval blockade and release frozen assets, among other requirements the Trump administration is unlikely to agree to.

Todd Blanche, the new attorney general, has made it clear that he believes the president has a nearly limitless right to directly control the department.

The recess confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.