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Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Iran Policy, National Guard Costs, and Voice of America Allegations

Washington, D.C. - The Trump administration faced a week of scrutiny over several fronts, including escalating tensions with Iran, the financial burden of National Guard deployments, and allegations of political influence at Voice of America (VOA), according to multiple news sources.

Tensions between the United States and Iran appeared to be escalating, with the possibility of military intervention looming. Joshua Keating, a senior correspondent at Vox, reported that it appeared "increasingly likely that in the coming days, the United States will..." take action against Iran. The reasons behind the potential intervention remained unclear.

Meanwhile, President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to various U.S. cities since June to address crime has incurred significant costs. A Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report estimated that these deployments cost taxpayers approximately $496 million through December. Time magazine reported that if the deployments continued at the same scale, the monthly cost could reach around $93 million. The CBO acknowledged that these projections were subject to change due to fluctuating policies and legal challenges. The deployments have faced legal challenges and local opposition.

Adding to the administration's challenges, Kari Lake, who oversees the parent agency of Voice of America (VOA), faced criticism for potentially violating federal law and policies. NPR Politics reported that Lake allegedly used the U.S. government-owned network to promote President Trump and his views. Specifically, during a VOA Persian-language service interview, Lake praised Trump's actions and criticized his opponents. Critics argued that Lake's actions undermined VOA's editorial independence. Lake defended her actions, stating that sharing statements from President Trump is essential to telling the story of the Iranian people and their support for him.

The week's news also included diverse topics such as Grammy nominations, documentaries, scientific advancements, protests, and business/tech news, according to multiple news sources.

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