WATCH LIVE: Trump holds Cabinet meeting amid Iran war, partial shutdown

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by Associated Press
March 26, 2026
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President Trump held a Cabinet meeting while warning Iran to negotiate and managing simultaneous crises including active war and partial government shutdown.

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President Trump is holding a Cabinet meeting while warning Iran to "get serious soon" on negotiations to end the war, according to a message he posted on social media. The meeting occurs amid simultaneous crises: active hostilities with Iran and a partial government shutdown affecting federal operations. Trump's public warning suggests the administration is pursuing a negotiated settlement rather than military escalation, though the timing and tone indicate frustration with Tehran's approach to talks. The dual pressures of managing a conflict and a shutdown test the administration's ability to handle multiple critical challenges simultaneously. The Cabinet convening signals Trump is coordinating his government's response across both fronts.

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President Trump is coordinating Cabinet response across both Iran conflict and government shutdown crises.

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