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Donald Trump says Benjamin Netanyahu will "do whatever" he wants him "to do."

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Hill Republicans see urgency in passing housing bill ahead of midterm elections

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Treasury sanctions network accused of helping IRGC sell Iranian oil to China

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Estimated Iranian economic damage from war approaches $150 billion

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