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El-Sayed's Essay Sparks Outrage as Trump Compared to Bin Laden

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed drew an explosive parallel between President Donald Trump's role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and Osama bin Laden's role in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In a 2021 blog post, El-Sayed compared Trump to bin Laden as someone who 'recruited, radicalized and reassured' extremist supporters.

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Vance: Low Oil Prices Now Top Priority in US-Iran Conflict Efforts

US Secretary of State Mike Pence says low oil prices have become the top priority in efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict with Iran, amid threats from Washington of new economic pressure. The US has offered various reasons for targeting Iran, including support for anti-government protests and a desire to limit its nuclear program.

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