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Wednesday, June 24 425 stories · 96 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Senator John Barrasso confronted Donald Trump during a closed-door Republican meeting concerning the administration’s new memorandum of understanding with Iran.  Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela this morning, prompting fears of widespread casualties as seismic activity continues.  Simultaneously, disagreements over nuclear inspections have brought U.S.-Iran negotiations into public view, according to officials speaking to PBS NewsHour.

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Republican senator in shouting match with Trump on Iran as housing bill stalls

The Guardian · Tier A4 outletsyesterday

Trump’s interference undermines Republican unity and legislative progress

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The New Republicκ .40Δ .43Trump and GOP Senator Get Into Shouting Match Behind Closed Doors The Hillκ .22Δ .43Donald Trump blows up at Bill Cassidy over Iran war powers resolution Times of Israelκ .19Δ .43Trump gets in shouting match with GOP senator who backed Iran war powers resolution

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‘High casualties’ feared after two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela: USGS

Washington Examiner · Tier A6 outlets4h ago

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DWκ .72Δ .80Buildings collapse after back-to-back quakes rock Venezuela Zero Hedgeκ .53Δ .80"Heavy Casualties" After Massive Twin Quakes Rock Venezuela, Topple Buildings; "International Response May Be Needed"Le Monde ENκ .25Δ .80Two strong earthquakes strike Venezuela, buildings collapse in Caracas Financial Timesκ .21Δ .80Venezuela rocked by two big earthquakes

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Dispute over nuclear inspections shows how U.S. and Iran are negotiating in public

PBS NewsHour · Tier A3 outlets9h ago

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BBCκ .71Δ .60UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal NPRκ .30Δ .60IAEA chief says inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear sites under Iran-US interim deal

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