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US White House is pushing back on Reuters reports that Iran is drawing a hard line in nuclear talks, Fox's Hasnie posts citing sources

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President Trump’s efforts to lower beef prices has divided top administration officials and some of his closest allies, prompting the White House to halt plans to temporarily reduce import tariffs, according to Politico citing sources

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