Trump Says Iran Talks Continue, Scaramucci Predicts Midterms Outcome and More: This Week in Politics
Mohd Haider 10 hours ago
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Weekend headlines cover escalating Iran tensions, midterm election predictions, Ukraine's missile deal and Musk's political push in Texas.
This week’s headlines centered on Iran, U.S. military planning, midterm election forecasts and continued support for Ukraine. Donald Trump discussed negotiations with Iran, while Mojtaba Khamenei threatened an immediate response if strikes resume.
Anthony Scaramucci offered a forecast for the 2026 midterms and Elon Musk urged Texas voters to support Republican Senate candidates.
Trump Says Iran Talks Continue Amid Nuclear-Site Warning
President Donald Trump said discussions with Iran were "going fine," while questioning whether the Islamic Republic could be trusted.
Speaking in Palm Beach, he said the U.S. still needed to address "one or two sites," which could be handled "in 10 minutes."
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Scaramucci Predicts Split Midterm Outcome
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci said Democrats are positioned to take the House, gaining about 15 seats, while Republicans could narrowly keep the Senate.
He called the Senate contest "closer," giving Republicans a "real chance" to hold it.
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Iran Warns Of Immediate Response
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered preparations for an immediate response, not limited by geography, if the U.S. resumes strikes after the Nov. 3 midterms, according to The Hill, citing IRNA.
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US Approves Patriot Missile Sale To Ukraine
The State Department approved a $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine.
Canada, Germany and Norway will help finance it through JUMPSTART, with additional funds from national budgets backed by the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan.
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Musk Casts Texas Ballot, Raises One-Party Warning
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said he voted early in Texas and urged voters to back Republican Senate candidates.
He warned that Democratic control of Washington after 2028 could create a "permanent" one-party state.
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