Americans vote in 2026 US midterm elections, a referendum on Trump’s agenda.
Voters decide control of Congress, with Democrats targeting traditionally Republican seats.
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Key points
- Trump described the Iran situation as a 'soft war' that the US could end anytime.
- He spoke on Hannity and contrasted it with a traditional war.
- U.S. conducted a strike on Iran's Qeshm Island after an Iranian attack on a U.S. aircraft.
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- Trump claimed the conflict costs exceed $47 billion, calling the price 'peanuts.'
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1 1 Americans vote in 2026 US midterm elections, a referendum on Trump’s agenda.
Voters decide control of Congress, with Democrats targeting traditionally Republican seats.