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- Trump, on ‘60 Minutes,’ Blames War, Gas Prices for GOP Losses — President Donald Trump told CBS's 60 Minutes that voters rejected Republicans over the Iran war, higher gas prices and dislike of Israel, agreed with JD Vance's verdict, defended striking Iran again, blamed bad messaging on the economy and said his deportation policy might have been too tough.
Virginia Times · 8:38 AM ET · Nov 9, 2026 - Taiyuan High-Rise Fire Kills 14, State Media Say — At least 14 people died on Sunday when fire swept through a high-rise building in Taiyuan, northern China, Reuters reported, citing Xinhua. Twenty-five people were still in hospital on Monday, nine seriously injured, and the cause is under investigation.
Virginia Times · 8:37 AM ET · Nov 9, 2026 - COP31 Opens in Antalya as UN Climate Chief Urges Faster Action — COP31 opened in Antalya on Monday with UN climate chief Simon Stiell urging delegates to supercharge solutions instead of setting more targets. The WMO released its State of the Climate Update the same day, finding 2026 on course to be among the four hottest years on record.
Virginia Times · 8:32 AM ET · Nov 9, 2026 - Trump to Meet Qatar’s Prime Minister on Iran War — President Donald Trump will meet Qatar's prime minister in Washington on Monday as efforts to end the Iran war ramp up. Iran is defending its two-day plan as the most reasonable offer on the table, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio says no breakthrough is imminent.
Virginia Times · 8:21 AM ET · Nov 9, 2026 - Fermín López Scores Twice as Barcelona Beat Atlético 2-1 — Fermín López scored both goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano, moving three points clear at the top of La Liga after 12 games.
Virginia Times · 8:21 AM ET · Nov 9, 2026
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Trump, on ‘60 Minutes,’ Blames War, Gas Prices for GOP Losses
President Donald Trump told CBS's 60 Minutes that voters rejected Republicans over the Iran war, higher gas prices and dislike of Israel, agreed with JD Vance's verdict, defended striking Iran again, blamed bad messaging on the economy and said his deportation policy might have been too tough.
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Trump, on ‘60 Minutes,’ Blames War, Gas Prices for GOP Losses
President Donald Trump told CBS's 60 Minutes that voters rejected Republicans over the Iran war, higher gas prices and dislike of Israel, agreed with JD Vance's verdict, defended striking Iran again, blamed bad messaging on the economy and said his deportation policy might have been too tough.
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