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US Senate Bans Lawmakers From Betting on Prediction Markets

20 hours ago

Maduro Raid Commando Pleads Not Guilty After $400K Polymarket Bet on His Own Mission

Gannon Ken Van Dyke pleads not guilty to insider trading charges related to Polymarket bets that earned him over $404,000.

1 day ago

US soldier pleads not guilty in first prediction market insider trading case tied to Polymarket bets

A U.S. Army soldier faces charges for insider trading using classified information to profit on a prediction market related to a covert operation.

2 days ago

US soldier charged with using intel to win $400K on Maduro raid to appear in court in NYC

A U.S. Special Forces soldier faces charges for using classified information to profit over $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket.

4 days ago

Kalshi and Polymarket are racing to ban insider trading. The economist who built the theory behind prediction markets says it's the whole point | Fortune

Prediction markets face increasing scrutiny and restrictions due to insider trading concerns, despite their potential for accurate information dissemination.

We're Seeing Exactly What Happens When You Can Bet On War-and It's Horrifying

Insider trading in prediction markets raises legal and ethical concerns, especially when linked to military operations.

6 hours ago

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US Senate Bans Lawmakers From Betting on Prediction Markets

20 hours ago

Maduro Raid Commando Pleads Not Guilty After $400K Polymarket Bet on His Own Mission

Gannon Ken Van Dyke pleads not guilty to insider trading charges related to Polymarket bets that earned him over $404,000.

1 day ago

US soldier pleads not guilty in first prediction market insider trading case tied to Polymarket bets

A U.S. Army soldier faces charges for insider trading using classified information to profit on a prediction market related to a covert operation.

2 days ago

US soldier charged with using intel to win $400K on Maduro raid to appear in court in NYC

A U.S. Special Forces soldier faces charges for using classified information to profit over $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket.

4 days ago

Kalshi and Polymarket are racing to ban insider trading. The economist who built the theory behind prediction markets says it's the whole point | Fortune

Prediction markets face increasing scrutiny and restrictions due to insider trading concerns, despite their potential for accurate information dissemination.

We're Seeing Exactly What Happens When You Can Bet On War-and It's Horrifying

Insider trading in prediction markets raises legal and ethical concerns, especially when linked to military operations.

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Elizabeth Warren Throws Down With Hegseth Over Stock Trading

Sen. Elizabeth Warren confronted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about insider trading related to the Iran War during a Senate Armed Services hearing.

Large Polymarket, Wall Street bets on Trump's war news under scrutiny

Well-timed trades related to the Iran war raise concerns of potential insider trading involving the White House.

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More Evidence Emerges of Iran War Insider Trading

7 hours ago

Elizabeth Warren Throws Down With Hegseth Over Stock Trading

Sen. Elizabeth Warren confronted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about insider trading related to the Iran War during a Senate Armed Services hearing.

Large Polymarket, Wall Street bets on Trump's war news under scrutiny

Well-timed trades related to the Iran war raise concerns of potential insider trading involving the White House.

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More Evidence Emerges of Iran War Insider Trading

More than half of all Polymarket "long shot" bets on military action pay off

Kalshi promotes itself as a regulated platform, banning violent markets, while Polymarket allows anonymous transactions and lacks strict identity verification.

fromEngadget

Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading

Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates for insider trading, implementing new rules to prevent such activities.

SF politics

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.

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12 hours ago

More than half of all Polymarket "long shot" bets on military action pay off

Kalshi promotes itself as a regulated platform, banning violent markets, while Polymarket allows anonymous transactions and lacks strict identity verification.

fromEngadget

Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading

Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates for insider trading, implementing new rules to prevent such activities.

SF politics

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.

Dollar Tree Hits 5-Month Lows: Why Analysts Still See 27% Upside

Dollar Tree's stock shows a significant upside potential despite recent declines and strong operational fundamentals.

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3 days ago

Kalshi Says Bitcoin Payments And Prediction Markets Are Building A New Exchange For Big Money

Regulated prediction markets provide a more accessible way to trade Bitcoin compared to traditional spot venues.

3 days ago

APE Insider Adds to Lido DAO Long, Bringing Position to 10.26 Million LDO Worth $4.58M

A wallet linked to an Apecoin insider trade has acquired 10.26 million LDO, valued at $4.58 million, following a DeFi sell-off.

4 days ago

Apecoin Insider Turns $174K Into $2.45M in One Day With 14x Trade on Both Sides of 80% Surge

An anonymous wallet turned $174,000 in ether into $2.45 million by trading Apecoin during an 80% price surge in one day.

CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case

CFTC charges a U.S. Army member for insider trading in prediction markets using classified information, raising legal and national security concerns.

Artificial intelligence

CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairman Tells Congress

CFTC is using AI tools to monitor markets amid staffing cuts and calls for crypto legislation.

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5 days ago

CFTC Charges Polymarket Trader in First Event Contract Insider Trading Case

CFTC charges a U.S. Army member for insider trading in prediction markets using classified information, raising legal and national security concerns.

Artificial intelligence

CFTC Uses Microsoft AI Tools to Surveil Crypto and Prediction Markets, Chairman Tells Congress

CFTC is using AI tools to monitor markets amid staffing cuts and calls for crypto legislation.

Anna Paulina Luna Defends Soldier Indicted in Betting Scandal, Compares Him to Nancy Pelosi

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna defends a soldier accused of insider trading, comparing it to congressional practices and advocating for legislation against corruption.

US soldier charged over secret operation betting scheme

A U.S. Army soldier is accused of insider trading by betting on a classified military operation, profiting over $400,000 from the scheme.

Officials charge a U.S. soldier for using intel on this $400K Polymarket bet

A U.S. special forces soldier has been charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 in an online betting market.

Anna Paulina Luna Defends Soldier Indicted in Betting Scandal, Compares Him to Nancy Pelosi

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna defends a soldier accused of insider trading, comparing it to congressional practices and advocating for legislation against corruption.

US soldier charged over secret operation betting scheme

A U.S. Army soldier is accused of insider trading by betting on a classified military operation, profiting over $400,000 from the scheme.

Officials charge a U.S. soldier for using intel on this $400K Polymarket bet

A U.S. special forces soldier has been charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 in an online betting market.

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CNN Legal Expert Predicts Trump Pardon for Soldier Who Made More Than $400K on Maduro Takedown Bet

These prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi being the two biggest ones, are Pandora's boxes. They lead to all sorts of potential problems, including the temptation of people who have sensitive inside information to then go use it and try to cash in.

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Soldier won $410K in Polymarket bets on timing of Maduro capture, US alleges

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US soldier allegedly made $400k betting on Maduro raid

A US Army soldier was charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 from online betting related to a military operation.

US soldier accused of using military secrets to win $400,000 on Polymarket

A US Army soldier was indicted for using classified information to win $400,000 on a prediction market platform.

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Soldier won $410K in Polymarket bets on timing of Maduro capture, US alleges

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US soldier allegedly made $400k betting on Maduro raid

A US Army soldier was charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 from online betting related to a military operation.

US soldier accused of using military secrets to win $400,000 on Polymarket

A US Army soldier was indicted for using classified information to win $400,000 on a prediction market platform.

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Trump on prediction markets: 'The whole world, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a casino'

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BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

World news

Economist Paul Krugman Has a Dark Theory About the Iran War

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Trump Accused of Giving His Mates Inside Information' to Make Big Bets on Market in Fiery Speech from British Lawmaker

A British lawmaker accused Trump of insider trading related to market activity before his announcement on Iran peace talks.

fromAxios

Mysterious trading patterns follow Trump into war

Democrats are preparing investigations into potential insider trading linked to Trump's market-impacting decisions.

Trump on prediction markets: 'The whole world, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a casino'

Trump expressed disapproval of prediction markets, likening them to a casino and raising concerns about insider trading.

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.

Economist Paul Krugman Has a Dark Theory About the Iran War

Trump's actions regarding Iran led to suspicious trading patterns in oil markets, raising concerns about potential insider trading.

Trump Accused of Giving His Mates Inside Information' to Make Big Bets on Market in Fiery Speech from British Lawmaker

A British lawmaker accused Trump of insider trading related to market activity before his announcement on Iran peace talks.

fromAxios

Mysterious trading patterns follow Trump into war

Democrats are preparing investigations into potential insider trading linked to Trump's market-impacting decisions.

Meet the 38-year-old special forces officer charged with using classified info about Maduro's capture to win $400,000 online | Fortune

A U.S. soldier has been charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 in an online betting market related to a military operation.

U.S. soldier involved in Maduro capture accused of profiting from knowledge of raid on Polymarket | CBC News

A U.S. special forces officer has been charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 in an online betting market.

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

A U.S. special forces soldier has been charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 in an online betting market.

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U.S. soldier involved in Maduro capture accused of profiting from knowledge of raid on Polymarket | CBC News

A U.S. special forces officer has been charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 in an online betting market.

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid

A U.S. special forces soldier has been charged for using classified information to profit over $400,000 in an online betting market.

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Busted! Feds charge U.S. Army soldier who made $400,000 from Polymarket bets tied to Maduro capture | Fortune

Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly betrayed his fellow soldiers by utilizing classified information for his own financial gain, according to FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle Jr.

US news

US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Polymarket Bets on Maduro Raid

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was arrested for insider trading using classified information about Nicolás Maduro's capture, marking a first in the U.S.

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Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers

Calls for investigations into Polymarket arise due to suspicious trading patterns linked to major geopolitical events.

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'Informed' traders on Polymarket netted $143 million in 'anomalous' profit since 2024, researchers find

Privacy professionals

Polymarket adopts new stance to get tougher on insider trading

Polymarket is implementing new rules to prohibit insider trading and enhance compliance on its prediction market platform.

fromFuturism

Sketchy Polymarket Accounts Making Suspicious Bets on Imminent Iran Ceasefire

Suspicious accounts on Polymarket raised concerns over insider trading after betting on US-Iran ceasefire and previous events, highlighting ethical issues in prediction markets.

Bets on US-Iran ceasefire show signs of insider knowledge, say experts

New accounts on Polymarket bet $70,000 on a US-Iran ceasefire, raising concerns of insider trading.

fromWIRED

US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Polymarket Bets on Maduro Raid

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was arrested for insider trading using classified information about Nicolás Maduro's capture, marking a first in the U.S.

fromwww.npr.org

Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers

Calls for investigations into Polymarket arise due to suspicious trading patterns linked to major geopolitical events.

Poker

'Informed' traders on Polymarket netted $143 million in 'anomalous' profit since 2024, researchers find

Privacy professionals

Polymarket adopts new stance to get tougher on insider trading

Polymarket is implementing new rules to prohibit insider trading and enhance compliance on its prediction market platform.

fromFuturism

Sketchy Polymarket Accounts Making Suspicious Bets on Imminent Iran Ceasefire

Suspicious accounts on Polymarket raised concerns over insider trading after betting on US-Iran ceasefire and previous events, highlighting ethical issues in prediction markets.

Bets on US-Iran ceasefire show signs of insider knowledge, say experts

New accounts on Polymarket bet $70,000 on a US-Iran ceasefire, raising concerns of insider trading.

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US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction

Gannon Ken Van Dyke faces charges for profiting from insider knowledge of a Venezuela attack, allegedly making $400,000 through illegal betting.

Illinois Governor Bars State Employees From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets

Pritzker's office stated that the new order strengthens protections against insider trading in response to emerging risks tied to the rapid growth of event-based gambling.

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Privacy professionals

Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trading in New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order prohibiting state workers from using confidential information for profit in prediction markets.

#political-candidates

Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races

Kalshi penalized three political candidates for insider trading by betting on their own campaigns, implementing new safeguards to enhance oversight.

US Elections

Kalshi suspends 3 political candidates for trading on their own elections

Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races

Kalshi penalized three political candidates for insider trading by betting on their own campaigns, implementing new safeguards to enhance oversight.

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Kalshi suspends 3 political candidates for trading on their own elections

Prediction site Kalshi fines three US candidates who bet on own elections

Mark Moran, a Senate candidate, faced penalties for betting on his own electoral prospects on a prediction market platform.

Los Angeles Rams

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Prediction markets create new leak temptations for NFL draft

Insider knowledge in NFL draft betting raises concerns about potential abuse and the integrity of the process.

Trump Is Creating a Whole New Class of War Profiteers

Traders have been profiting from market movements linked to Trump's announcements, raising concerns of potential insider trading.

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.

fromEsquire

Trump Is Creating a Whole New Class of War Profiteers

Traders have been profiting from market movements linked to Trump's announcements, raising concerns of potential insider trading.

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.

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ZachXBT Flags Kraken as Key Venue in M Token Manipulation, Cites $6B Cap Against $66M in App Volume

Kraken is implicated in M token manipulation, with a $6 billion market cap supported by only $66 million in app volume and 90% insider ownership.

fromBleacher Nation

Can Pro Athletes Bet on Sports They Don't Play in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

Professional athletes cannot bet on their own sport, including games in their league, to prevent insider trading. This rule is strictly enforced across major leagues.

Chicago Cubs

Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on?

Significant bets on geopolitical events have raised concerns about insider trading and regulatory enforcement in online betting markets.

fromSan Jose Inside

Sam Liccardo Seeks Probe of Possibly Illegal Insider Trading Before Trump Iran War Announcements

Rep. Sam Liccardo is urging investigations into potential illegal oil trades linked to insider information before President Trump's announcements on Iran.

Shorting Palantir or Inuit: Which One Makes Sense Right Now?

Palantir's extreme valuation contrasts sharply with Intuit's more reasonable metrics, making it a riskier short position.

Iowa bill targets prediction markets and insider trading

The measure, known as Senate File 2494, is aimed at event-driven contracts and the online platforms where people buy and sell them. Lawmakers are pitching it as a way to bring structure and oversight to prediction-style markets that have grown exponentially in the past two years.

Law

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A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden's pardons, a new analysis shows

A Polymarket trader profited $300,000 betting on Biden's last-minute pardons before leaving office.

Tim Cook and Nike CEO Drop $2.1 Million on Shares -- Bold Bet or Wishful Thinking?

Consumer discretionary stocks, including Nike, face challenges from tariffs and demand issues, but insider purchases suggest potential confidence in recovery.

Apple

Apple (AAPL) Stock at $260: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Apple's stock is a Hold at $260 due to excellent fundamentals but limited valuation margin and real near-term headwinds.

Robinhood Restricts High-Risk Prediction Contracts Amid Israel Insider Trading Charges, Iran Bet Scrutiny

Robinhood UK President Jordan Sinclair stated that the company is very focused on market abuse and insider trading, emphasizing that not all prediction markets are offered to customers.

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SF parents

fromVulture

The Audacity Recap: Trust Fund Babies

The Audacity critiques Silicon Valley's parental neglect and materialism, highlighting a mother's misplaced priorities over genuine familial connections.

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

Legalizing insider trading could allow asset prices to correct themselves, according to billionaire Thomas Peterffy.

3 weeks ago

Interactive Brokers Founder Says Legalizing Insider Trading Would Make Markets More Fair

Legalizing insider trading could reduce exploitation by compressing the information dissemination window, according to Thomas Peterffy.

fromFuturism

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

Legalizing insider trading could allow asset prices to correct themselves, according to billionaire Thomas Peterffy.

3 weeks ago

Interactive Brokers Founder Says Legalizing Insider Trading Would Make Markets More Fair

Legalizing insider trading could reduce exploitation by compressing the information dissemination window, according to Thomas Peterffy.

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What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.

fromwww.bbc.com

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

An email was sent to White House staff on 24 March, warning them against using insider information to place bets on prediction markets like Kalshi or Polymarket.

US Elections

Did Oscar Health's CEO Just Cast a $12 Million Vote of Confidence?

Insider purchases indicate confidence, but Mark Bertolini's $12 million buy of Oscar Health stock raises questions about its bullish nature.

They're Gonna Get You!' Joe Scarborough Delivers Stern Warning to Insider Traders Amid Reports Oil Futures Spiked Just Before Trump's Iran Post

Insider trading based on Trump's announcements may lead to serious consequences from the SEC, as unusual trading activity raises suspicions.

3 weeks ago

Did Oscar Health's CEO Just Cast a $12 Million Vote of Confidence?

Insider purchases indicate confidence, but Mark Bertolini's $12 million buy of Oscar Health stock raises questions about its bullish nature.

They're Gonna Get You!' Joe Scarborough Delivers Stern Warning to Insider Traders Amid Reports Oil Futures Spiked Just Before Trump's Iran Post

Insider trading based on Trump's announcements may lead to serious consequences from the SEC, as unusual trading activity raises suspicions.

If Magnificent 7 Executives Don't Believe In Their Stocks, Should You?

Insider sales of tech stocks reached $17.36 billion, but fundamentals show strong company growth despite executives cashing out.

Boston real estate

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4 weeks ago

Inside UWM's failed bid to acquire Two Harbors

UWM's stock price decline is attributed to market volatility and insider selling, not its fundamentals.

fromIntelligencer

Pentagon Demands Retraction Over Insider-Trading Allegations

The Pentagon demands a retraction of a report alleging insider trading by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's broker before the Iran war.

Pentagon denies that Hegseth's broker sought investment before Iran war

The US Department of Defense demands retraction of a report alleging a multimillion-dollar investment attempt by Hegseth's broker.

fromThe New Yorker

Who Struck It Rich in the Markets When Trump Postponed Bombing Iran?

Unusual trading patterns in oil and stock futures raise questions about potential insider trading related to geopolitical events.

Will Trump bring peace, or more bombs? Shady speculators seem to bet right every time | Nesrine Malik

Suspicious trading patterns in oil markets suggest possible insider knowledge of political announcements, raising concerns about illegal profit-making from political power.

New PREDICT Act targets insider prediction market trading

New legislation aims to prevent federal officials from profiting through prediction markets related to political events.

Nobel laureate calls it 'treason': $580 million traded minutes before Trump's oil reversal | Fortune

Suspicious oil futures trading occurred before Trump's announcement about negotiations with Iran, raising concerns of potential insider trading.

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fromSilicon Canals

Traders placed $580M in oil bets before Trump's Iran post. The insider-trading mechanics of governance-by-social-media - Silicon Canals

Unusual trading activity in oil futures before Trump’s social media posts raises concerns about governance and insider trading implications.

Nobel laureate calls it 'treason': $580 million traded minutes before Trump's oil reversal | Fortune

Suspicious oil futures trading occurred before Trump's announcement about negotiations with Iran, raising concerns of potential insider trading.

Media industry

fromSilicon Canals

Traders placed $580M in oil bets before Trump's Iran post. The insider-trading mechanics of governance-by-social-media - Silicon Canals

Unusual trading activity in oil futures before Trump’s social media posts raises concerns about governance and insider trading implications.

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Kalshi says it will crack down on politicians and athletes betting

Kalshi is rolling out a fresh set of guardrails for its sports and political betting markets, introducing measures to preemptively block politicians, athletes, and other relevant people from trading in certain markets.

SF politics

Markets Saw Surge In Trades Ahead of Trump's Surprise Iran Post That Sent Prices Soaring

I AM PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

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