Trump sends mixed signals on Iran war end, pushes election overhaul bill

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 700

Last Updated: 4 months, 4 weeks ago

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President Donald Trump on Monday told House Republicans, who were gathered in Florida for a policy retreat, that he expects the war in Iran will wrap up “quickly,” though he didn’t give a specific date or detail exactly what he wants to do before ending the hostilities.

“We took a little excursion because we felt we had to do that to get rid of some evil,” he said. “And I think you'll see it's going …

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