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NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

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Published March 27, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

President Trump delays deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Senate votes overnight to fund much of DHS but not ICE, Iran war tests loyalty of Trump's base at this year's CPAC.

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