U.S. forces exit Iraq amid Iran war. And, SCOTUS revives Trump deportation policy

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The U.S. has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain.

And, the Supreme Court has sided for now with the Trump administration on third-country deportations.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:13:17 UTC.

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