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Washington PostSaturday, 31 October 2026

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Iran war is set to ramp up, testing gains in Hormuz

Trump has threatened escalation after midterms

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Scientists sought alert on measles in pregnancy

But it was not approved by CDC leadership amid a rising surge in U.S. cases

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If Republicans lose big, fingers may point at him

Brash architect of Trump’s midterm strategy could become scapegoat

Nancy Cook
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Midwesterners who helped turn Florida red may push it left

Laura Beveridge

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