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The Ballroom and the War Room: Trump's Washington Gets Its Rhythm

A shooting near the White House becomes another occasion for political theater, while the real business of escalation toward Iran runs underneath.

By Monexus Staff Writer·north-america·1-minute read·24 May 2026·Live on the wire ↗

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