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Iran's Currency Crisis: Rial Hits Record Low of 1.2 Million to Dollar Amid Tightening Sanctions
Dec 04, 2025 12:04 am CST
Iran's rial has plummeted to an unprecedented 1.2 million to the US dollar as renewed nuclear sanctions devastate the economy. With Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign and UN sanctions reimposed, Iranians face soaring food prices and infrastructure concerns while the currency has lost over 97% of its value since the 2015 nuclear deal.
Kamala Harris Condemns Trump's $300 Million White House Ballroom Plan Amid Food Assistance Crisis
Nov 02, 2025 02:40 am CST
Kamala Harris has sharply criticized President Donald Trump's proposed $300 million White House ballroom expansion that would demolish the East Wing, calling it unconscionable while millions of Americans face losing food assistance during the government shutdown. The privately-funded luxury project contrasts starkly with the urgent needs of vulnerable families as federal SNAP benefits hang in the balance.