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Is Donald Trump Dead? White House Responds to Online Rumours Sparked by JD Vance Briefing

The White House has angrily dismissed false online claims that Donald Trump has died, after a routine JD Vance press briefing announcement sparked a fresh wave of health rumours.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

The Latest: Former labor secretary oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds, report finds

According to a new report from the department’s Office of Inspector General, former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy

The Independent UK · Sep 4

JD Vance Called 'Sewer Dwelling Scum' by 9/11 Responder's Brother Over 'Vile' Joke at Anniversary Briefing

JD Vance faces criticism for joking about Joe Biden at a 9/11 memorial, drawing ire from Fred Guttenberg, whose brother died from 9/11-related cancer.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

Iran-US war latest: Vance says ‘sometimes things happen’ after US accused of killing five in wedding strike

Vice president rejects characterisation of Iran conflict as a ‘war’ and claims that major combat operations only lasted ‘about six weeks’

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Iran hits US military targets in the region as Washington probes deadly wedding strike

Oil prices again spiked this week after a few weeks of relative stability following the renewed fighting as Iran continues to maintain a stranglehold over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, responsible for roughly 20% of global oil shipping.

Euronews · Sep 4

Economic, military, diplomatic or covert pressure? Vance on Trump's toolkit for dealing with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Trump administration has several options for dealing with Iran, ranging from economic and diplomatic pressure to military and covert action, as the seven-month-old conflict between Washington and Tehran continues to escalate.

The Times of India · Sep 4

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

US Vice President JD Vance said Washington is investigating a deadly strike on an Iranian wedding after weapons experts assessed that the damage was likely caused by a direct hit from a US munition. Iran reported five deaths and nearly 70 injuries following Tuesday’s strike in southern Iran, escalating scrutiny.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Oil Price Today (September 4): Crude oil at $96, set for a 7% weekly surge as Iran, US exchange attacks. What’s next?

The latest US attacks, which killed and wounded dozens of people, including Iranian civilians, have resulted in the most intense clashes between the two countries since July. The conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes at the end of February, has now entered its seventh month.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Trump doubles down on sanctions, military pressure as Iran refuses to yield

The Trump administration employs economic pressure and military threats against Iran. Iran's government has refused to yield to these intense measures. New sanctions face challenges with major trading partners like China. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key point of contention and risk. Both nations face domestic pressures influencing their…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

JD Vance says Iran conflict is not a war, declines to offer timeline for end

US Vice President JD Vance said Washington’s conflict with Iran should not be called a war and declined to predict when hostilities would end. His comments came amid renewed attacks, disruptions to Strait of Hormuz shipping, elevated oil prices and mounting political pressure on Donald Trump ahead of November’s midterm…

The Economic Times · Sep 4