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President Trump revealed Monday that he will confer with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about when to end the military campaign against Iran, suggesting the decision would be “mutual” between the US and its Middle Eastern ally. “I think it’s mutual… a little bit,” Trump told The Times of Israel in a phone interview, adding that he and Netanyahu have “been talking.” “I’ll make a decision at the right time, but everything’s going to be taken into account,” the president added. Trump previously suggested that the war against Iran could last approximately four weeks, but other members of his administration...

Donald Trump’s online campaign shop is joining the Black Friday madness. The president-elect’s campaign is cashing in on the busy shopping day by offering 30 percent off his “Make America Great Again” gear, according to an email blast sent Friday. But to score a bargain on The Donald’s retail goodies — including caps, foam fingers and buttons — buyers are required to enter their employer and occupation on the shop’s website. A Trump spokeswoman said the information would be used for future fundraising. “That information is required for all political fundraising,” said spokeswoman Hope Hicks. To tap into the sale,...

The nation's Republicans are working against the clock to answer two key questions: Can conservative Ronald Reagan possibly attract enough independent and Democratic votes to win in November? "Reagan is the opponent of choice for Carter," says I. A. Lewis, director of the Los Angeles Times Poll, a point on which most analysts agree. "But Reagan can reach across and cause mischief in the Democratic constituency," Mr. Lewis says. "Reagan appeals to blue collar, working-class voters. He can win Democratic votes..."