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West Point, established by George Washington in 1778, is the longest continuously garrisoned military installation in the US and home to the highly selective United States Military Academy. Public tours highlight its Revolutionary War history and modern role in training military leaders, with notable graduates including Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

The Trump administration bypasses Iran's leadership to deliver a message to ordinary Iranians via a Persian-language video, emphasizing that the country's issues stem from its government rather than its people. The video, set to air on Iran International and BBC Persian, highlights themes of freedom and opportunity amid ongoing protests and internet restrictions in Iran.

The US is proposing tariffs of at least 10% on imports from most major trading partners following an investigation into alleged forced labor. Mike Pompeo, former US state secretary, offers his view as investors analyze the development.

Donald Trump claims Iran seeks a deal but the article states Iran has withdrawn from negotiations and will block the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks. Trump expresses frustration with political criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, despite his apparent influence within the GOP. The article critiques his governance style as a mix of authoritarianism and hypersensitivity to public and congressional pushback.

President Trump's inconsistent public statements about an Iran deal have caused confusion and criticism from his own allies, with key figures like Senators Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz expressing dismay over potential concessions. Trump's backtracking and vague claims about negotiations contrast with Iranian denials, while former officials like Mike Pompeo and Michael Flynn warn against a deal resembling the Obama-era JCPOA.

The White House criticized former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Sen. Ted Cruz for opposing President Trump's Iran peace efforts, calling their comments 'undermining' and accusing them of 'illegally' sharing classified information. Advisors like Steven Cheung and Sebastian Gorka attacked Pompeo's X posts, which compared Trump's negotiations to Obama-era concessions, while Marco Rubio defended the administration's diplomatic approach.

The White House has criticized Mike Pompeo and Ted Cruz for publicly undermining President Trump's Iran peace efforts, with advisors accusing them of spreading misinformation and illegally using residual security clearances. White House communications director Steven Cheung and others defended Trump's negotiations, dismissing Pompeo's claims as uninformed and suggesting he might be sharing classified information.

White House Communications Director Stephen Cheung criticized former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for commenting on a Trump administration deal to end the Iran war, calling him to 'shut his stupid mouth' and accusing him of ignorance. The exchange highlights internal tensions between Trump allies and the White House over Iran policy.

Senior GOP senators criticize emerging Iran deal terms as a 'nightmare for Israel,' with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo comparing it to the 2015 Iran deal, which he claims would allow Tehran to 'terrorize the world.' Iran asserts nuclear issues are not part of current negotiations.

House Democrats urged the Trump administration to address Israel's nuclear program, with Rep. Joaquin Castro and over two dozen lawmakers signing a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The letter raises concerns about multiple nuclear-armed states involved in the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. The lawmakers seek answers from the Trump administration.

The U.S. State Department under Secretary Marco Rubio has shifted its public messaging toward explicit Christian iconography and away from secular and multicultural themes, according to a The Intercept analysis of Instagram posts from 2020 to 2026. Posts now focus on Christian holidays like Good Friday and Easter, omitting prior celebrations of Islamic, Jewish, and cultural events under previous administrations.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed skepticism about the success of renewed U.S.-Iran indirect peace talks in Islamabad, stating he is 'not optimistic' about reaching an agreement. He acknowledged diplomatic efforts but doubted their effectiveness in resolving hostilities.

President Trump's strikes on Iran initially damaged its military and nuclear capabilities, but the article warns that a half-finished conflict could allow Iran to recover and reassert itself. Iran is shifting tactics to leverage regional tensions, such as through the Strait of Hormuz, while resisting meaningful concessions.