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Trump Pressures Tehran as Calls for Negotiations Intensify

  esident Donald Trump speaks with reporters during the swearing in ceremony for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Washington. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, urging its leaders to engage in negotiations “before it is too late,” as military tensions continue to rise across the region. His remarks, delivered via social media, emphasized that Iran faces severe consequences if it refuses to pursue a peace agreement.  The warning comes amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations targeting Iranian infrastructure and leadership figures. Despite Washington’s insistence that indirect talks are underway, Tehran publicly denies any formal negotiations, insisting it is merely reviewing proposals relayed through intermediaries.  Trump described Iranian negotiators as “strange” and claimed they were “begging” for a deal behind the scenes while rejecting U.S. terms in publi...
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns of Approaching Debt Ceiling Crisis


Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has issued a stark warning that the United States could hit its debt ceiling as early as mid-January. In a letter to congressional leaders, Yellen stated that her agency would need to begin taking "extraordinary measures" to prevent the nation from breaching the debt limit. These measures are special accounting maneuvers intended to keep the government operating without defaulting on its obligations.

Yellen emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging Congress to act swiftly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States. The debt ceiling, which had been suspended until January 1, 2025, is expected to be reinstated on January 2, 2025. However, due to a scheduled redemption of nonmarketable securities held by a federal trust fund associated with Medicare payments, the Treasury does not expect to need to take extraordinary measures until January 14 to January 23.

The federal debt currently stands at approximately $36 trillion, a figure that has grown significantly over the years under both Republican and Democratic administrations. The spike in inflation following the COVID-19 pandemic has further increased government borrowing costs, making the situation even more critical.

Yellen's warning comes after President Joe Biden signed a bill last week that averted a government shutdown but did not address the debt ceiling issue. The bill was passed only after intense debate among Republicans over how to handle President-elect Donald Trump's demand to raise or suspend the debt limit.

As the new year approaches, the nation's fiscal health hangs in the balance, with lawmakers facing a critical decision on how to address the impending debt ceiling crisis.




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