TODAY Iran Deal Definitely Maybe Closer
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The “memorandum of understanding” needs approval by President Trump and Iran so far has not confirmed any commitments. What may or may not be a deal emerged after the US and Iran attacked each other this week with both claiming to be the aggrieved party.
Sticking points for any ultimate deal include the opening and future control of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s supply of enriched uranium, and Israel’s war in Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, which Iran wants stopped.
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It's Been Said
"Christians, get out and vote, just this time. You won't have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what, it will be fixed, it will be fine, you won't have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians. I love you Christians. I'm a Christian. I love you, get out, you gotta get out and vote. In four years, you don't have to vote again, we'll have it fixed so good you're not going to have to vote."
- Donald Trump courting the vote of the Christian right
