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Webull is gaining attention as investors react to the termination of the Yorkville agreement, with the community closely watching the stock for a potential reversal after a period of prolonged weakness. Sentiment remains polarized between those anticipating a major turnaround due to strong fundamentals and liquidity, and skeptics who remain focused on historical downtrends and macro pressures.

Robinhood Markets, Inc is a financial services platform, which engages in the provision of retail brokerage and offers trading in U.S. listed stocks and Exchange Traded Funds, related options, and cryptocurrency trading, as well as cash management, which includes debit cards services. The company was founded by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Prafulkumar Bhatt in 2013 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

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Robinhood is capturing significant investor attention as the platform expands its suite of financial services and benefits from broader retail participation. The community is heavily debating the stock's future trajectory, balancing bullish sentiment surrounding potential new banking partnerships and institutional buying against frustration over the stock's recent volatility and its tight historical correlation with broader crypto market trends.

Snap, Inc. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of a visual messaging application that was created to help people communicate through short videos and images. The company was founded by Frank Reginald Brown IV, Evan Thomas Spiegel, and Robert C. Murphy in 2010 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

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Snap Inc. is trending as investors react to a multi-year partnership with Qualcomm to power next-gen AR hardware, fueling community speculation about a turnaround and a push toward long-term profitability. While some participants are wary of recent executive stock sales and the lack of an immediate release date for new glasses, others view the current price as a massive accumulation opportunity given the platform's large user base and growth in subscription revenue.

TeraWulf, Inc. owns and operates fully integrated environmentally clean bitcoin mining facilities in the United States. It will generate domestically produced bitcoin powered by nuclear, hydro, and solar energy. It operates through the Digital Asset Mining and HPC Leasing segments. The company was founded by Paul B. Prager and Nazar M. Khan on February 8, 2021 and is headquartered in Easton, MD.

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High Roller Technologies is drawing significant investor interest following a definitive agreement with Crypto.com/US to enter the U.S. prediction markets, a move the community views as a massive long-term catalyst. Traders are actively debating the stock's potential for a major short squeeze due to its low float and high levels of short interest, leading to volatile price action as bulls push for sustained momentum while bears question the sustainability of the rally.

AST Spacemobile, Inc. engages in building a broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on an extensive IP and patent portfolio. It focuses on providing mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, without the need to purchase special equipment. The company was founded by Abel Avellan on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

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AST SpaceMobile is currently drawing significant community attention as investors track the upcoming launch of its BlueBird 7 satellite, a key milestone for its space-based mobile broadband technology. While bullish sentiment is fueled by analyst upgrades and potential for major industry partnerships, volatility persists as traders debate the competitive landscape following news of Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar.

Globalstar, Inc. engages in the provision of mobile satellite services. It offers voice and data communications services to the following markets: recreation and personal, government, public safety and disaster relief, oil and gas, maritime and fishing, natural resources, mining, and forestry, construction, utilities, and transportation. The company was founded in November 2003 and is headquartered in Covington, LA.

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Globalstar is experiencing intense market activity driven by reports of advanced acquisition talks with Amazon, as the industry watches to see if SpaceX will enter a bidding war for the company's high-value satellite spectrum. Investors are debating the strategic impact of Apple's existing equity and capacity partnerships on a potential deal, with many long-term shareholders pushing back against lower valuation estimates and anticipating a significant premium.

Broadcom Inc. is a global technology company, which designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software solutions. It operates through the Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software segments. The Semiconductor Solutions segment refers to product lines and intellectual property licensing. The Infrastructure Software segment relates to mainframe, distributed and cyber security solutions, and fibre channel storage area networking business. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Ending Israeli operations in Lebanon and unfreezing Iranian assets frozen since 1979 are two important themes in Islamabad's US-Iran peace negotiations.</li><li>Iran advocated for a change in US strategic goals for discussions, emphasizing “America First” above “Israel First.”</li><li>Pakistan mediated, with PM Shehbaz Sharif calling negotiations “make-or-break” as the indirect-to-direct conversation progressed.</li></ul>US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad face an indispensable test as Iran has asked for&nbsp;an&nbsp;"America First" approach, amidst disagreements over sanctions relief and Lebanon strife.The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/jd-vance-lands-in-islamabad-for-high-stakes-peace-talks-with-iran/cZJjhoXRIME">"Islamabad Talks"</a> are dominated by two topics, according to those familiar with the discussions. First, while Israeli military activities in southern Lebanon continue, Iran wants to stop them.&nbsp;Second, there are signs that the US may think about partially unfreezing billions of dollars in Iranian cash that have been held overseas since 1979. Tehran is also demanding the release of these funds, <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/11/iran-war-live-us-negotiators-due-to-arrive-in-pakistan-for-ceasefire-talks">according</a> to Al Jazeera.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Iran Wants ‘America First’ Policies</h2>According to Iran's first Vice President, the success of the discussions relies entirely on the objectives of the United States. He emphasized that a deal is likely to be reached if authorities prioritize "America First" over "Israel First." The "America First" policy is a U.S. governance strategy that seeks to prioritize American national interests and economic self-sufficiency above global concerns.Due to the break in communication between the US and Iran, Pakistan has stepped up to mediate terms between the two warring nations, with US Vice President JD Vance landing in Islamabad on Saturday to meet Iranian diplomats for a potential ceasefire deal.Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the talks as “make-or-break,” warning that failure could trigger another round of hostilities. However, so far, negotiations have been bilateral, with Islamabad serving as a messenger between the two sides. Reports also state that Pakistan is looking to facilitate a direct conversation between the US and Iran.While Lebanon continues to be an issue for mitigation, Israeli forces reportedly continue to kill civilians and emergency personnel, including a paramedic and a member of the Lebanese Civil Defense, in the towns of Kfar Sir, Zefta, and Toul across the Nabatieh area.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump Vouches For ‘Best And Sweet Oil’</h2>US President Donald Trump amid these peace talks,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116385843841281126%20Massive%20numbers%20of%20completely%20empty%20oil%20tankers,%20some%20of%20the%20largest%20anywhere%20in%20the%20World,%20are%20heading,%20right%20now,%20to%20the%20United%20States%20to%20load%20up%20with%20the%20best%20and%20%E2%80%9Csweetest%E2%80%9D%20oil%20(and%20gas!)%20anywhere%20in%20the%20World.%20We%20have%20more%20oil%20than%20the%20next%20two%20largest%20oil%20economies%20combined%20-%20and%20higher%20quality.%20We%20are%20waiting%20for%20you.%20Quick%20turnaround!%20President%20DJT">posted </a>on Truth Social that he was confident in the country's energy strength despite the current geopolitical concerns. He asserted in a recent post that "huge numbers of completely empty oil tankers" were on their way to the US to load what he called the "best and sweetest oil (and gas!) anywhere in the world."&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_11_at_8_34_30_AM_png_496b6a3a86.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-11 at 8.34.30 AM.png" width="1180" height="496"><figcaption>Donald Trump's Truth Social post.&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>He also said that the US has more oil than the next two major oil-producing countries combined and stressed a "quick turnaround," hinting at how important energy security is to Washington as tensions in the region persist.Oil ETFs ended Friday mostly lower on Friday, reflecting some softness in crude prices through the session. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/USO">United States Oil Fund (USO)</a> closed down about 1.69%, while <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BNO">United States Brent Oil Fund (BNO) </a>also declined, ending down roughly 2.62%, showing weakness in Brent-linked exposure. Additionally, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DBO">Invesco DB Oil Fund (DBO)</a> was the outlier, edging slightly higher by about 0.20% on Friday.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ark-invest-cathie-wood-kalshi-hinges-on-wisdom-of-the-crowds/cZJj1ziRIMI">Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood Says Tie-Up With Kalshi Hinges On ‘Wisdom of the Crowds’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance Leads U.S. Delegation In Peace Talks With Iran In Pakistan. (Photo by Jacquelyn Martin - Pool/Getty Images)

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President Trump stressed US energy security by stating oil ships will carry “sweet” US petroleum despite tensions.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Goldman Sachs expects the impact to be an additional $12 per barrel if the entire estimated spare pipeline capacity of four million barrels per day is fully used.</li><li>The firm raised its Q2 average price forecast for Brent crude by $10 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude by $9 a barrel, according to a Reuters report.</li><li>If LNG flows are fully halted for a month, Goldman Sachs expects Dutch TTF gas prices could climb toward €74 MWh.</li></ul>Global oil prices have surged in recent sessions after escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a critical shipping lane that carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG — with maritime traffic suspended for a fifth consecutive day.Spot Brent Crude prices have jumped over 16% over the past three sessions and are currently at their highest levels since July 2024. At the time of writing, spot prices gained 1% to $83.4 a barrel.Goldman Sachs expects oil prices to climb sharply if the Strait remains closed, estimating that crude could rise by about $15 per barrel if shipments are disrupted for a full month.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Price Impact Scenarios Based On Hormuz Closure</h2>If the entire estimated spare pipeline capacity of four million barrels per day is fully used, Goldman Sachs expects the impact to ease to around $12 per barrel. Prices could rise by about $10 if pipeline capacity is utilized and global strategic petroleum reserves are released at 2 million barrels per day for one month, the firm stated on Tuesday.A partial disruption would have a smaller effect, with a 50% closure adding roughly $4 per barrel and a 25% disruption increasing prices by about $1. The bank also estimates that traders are demanding roughly $14 more per barrel than before the conflict to account for elevated risks — a premium that reflects the expected impact of a full four-week disruption of flows through the Strait of Hormuz.According to a Reuters report on Wednesday, Goldman Sachs raised its second-quarter 2026 average price forecast for Brent crude by $10 to $76 per barrel and increased its West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude outlook by $9 to $71.The firm said the higher estimates reflect expectations that reduced oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz will sharply lower Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) inventories and curb Middle East production in March.<h2 class="st-heading-2">European Gas Prices Could Surge To €100 MWh</h2>Analysts also warned that European gas and global LNG prices could rise sharply if the conflict escalates. The biggest risk would be a disruption to the roughly 80 million tons per year of LNG — about 19% of global supply — that normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz.If LNG flows are fully halted for one month, the firm estimates Dutch TTF gas prices could climb toward €74 per megawatt-hour (MWh). A disruption lasting longer than two months could push European gas prices above €100 MWh.Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures for April 2026 deliveries traded up around 3% to €55.9 MWh, having surged nearly 74% since Friday.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/aehl-stock-record-low-reverse-split/cZdeVjHRIPF">AEHL Stock Tanks 23% To Record Low Just Days After The Company Unveiled Its ‘Genius Plan’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Goldman Sachs Estimates Oil Price To Increase By $15 Per Barrel If Strait of Hormuz Is Closed For A Month

Global oil prices have surged after escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that carries roughly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG exports.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>After fees and expenses, the company expects to receive around $14.1 million in net proceeds.</li><li>The proceeds from the offering, which is expected to close on March 4, 2026, will be working capital and general corporate purposes.</li><li>The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for May deliveries were up nearly 4% at $74.5 per barrel, at the time of writing.</li></ul>Battalion Oil Corporation (BATL) announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to raise around $15 million from a new institutional investor.The financing is priced at $5.50 per share of common stock, or through prefunded warrants in lieu of common stock. This implies around 53% discount to Monday’s closing price of $11.8. The offering is expected to close on March 4, 2026.After fees and expenses, Battalion expects to receive approximately $14.1 million in net proceeds, which it plans to use for working capital and general corporate purposes.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BATL">BATL stock</a> soared 110% on Tuesday, rallying alongside the broader energy sector amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, which sent crude oil prices sharply higher.Meanwhile, <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TMDE">TMD Energy</a> (TMDE) shares were up 25%, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TPET">Trio Petroleum Corp</a>. (TPET) stock surged 61%.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Conflict</h2>Escalating hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have severely disrupted Middle Eastern energy flows, as attacks on vessels and critical infrastructure have forced several countries to suspend production and shipping operations.&nbsp;Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for nearly 20% of the global oil and LNG supply, remained suspended for a fourth straight day, tightening global supply concerns.An official from the European Union’s naval mission Aspides said that ships in the Gulf have been picking up VHF radio warnings from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards stating that “no ship is allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz,” according to a Reuters report on Monday.&nbsp;The U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for May deliveries were up nearly 4% at $74.5 per barrel, while Brent Crude contracts jumped around 6% to $82.64 per barrel.<h2 class="st-heading-2">How Did Stocktwits Users React?</h2>Retail sentiment remained ‘extremely bullish’ amid ‘extremely high’ message volumes.One Stocktwits user expects the stock to climb to $40.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/TheSniperGuy/message/646448933</stembedurl>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Battalion Oil To Raise $15 Million – BATL Stock Surges 110% Amid Rising Crude Prices

The financing is priced at $5.50 per share of common stock, implying a 53% discount to Monday’s closing price.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above the 50,000 mark for the first time ever, seen in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on February 7, 2026. (Photo Illustration by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

DIA Set To Crack 100-DMA For First Time In Over 8 Months

U.S. index futures declined sharply in Tuesday’s pre-market, mirroring the global rout as the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict fuels a rise in oil prices and renewed inflation worries.

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US-Israel-Iran War: AAL Stock Down 19% This Year, Cracks 200-DMA For First Time In Over 4 Months

American Airlines shares fell 4% on Monday, tracking broader travel stocks, which declined amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and rising crude prices.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>March natural gas futures at Henry Hub were down over 7% to about $3.18 per MMBtu.</li><li>On Friday, U.S. natural gas futures snapped a three-day rally after Baker Hughes reported increased drilling in the Haynesville shale</li><li>ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (BOIL) ETF slid about 14%.</li></ul>U.S. natural gas fell for a second straight session as forecasts called for warmer weather across much of the country, potentially reducing demand for heating fuel.With the recent cold wave in the Northeast fading, temperatures are projected to remain above normal in the Midwest and Southern U.S. through February 18, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday, citing the Commodity Weather Group.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Natural Gas Futures Decline</h2>March natural gas futures at Henry Hub were down over 7% to about $3.18 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) at the time of writing, to their lowest levels since January 16.&nbsp;Contracts maturing in April were down 5.6% at $3.08&nbsp;per MMBtu.On Friday, U.S. natural gas futures snapped a three-day rally after Baker Hughes reported increased drilling in the Haynesville shale. The rig count rose by seven to 50, lifting the total U.S. gas rig count to 130 from 125. More drilling typically signals higher future supply, which can weigh on prices.The reversal follows a late-January rally that pushed gas prices to over three-year highs as Winter Storm Fern triggered power outages, production shutdowns, and tighter pipeline flows, especially along the Eastern Seaboard.<h2 class="st-heading-2">ETF Watch</h2>The sharp decline lifted ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/KOLD">KOLD</a>), an ETF designed to profit from falling gas prices, by more than 13% on Monday.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/KOLD_jpg_8da4065ecb.webp" alt="KOLD.jpg" width="922" height="97"><figcaption>KOLD's Sentiment Meter and Message Volumes on Feb. 9, 2026 | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>However, retail sentiment on Stocktwits regarding the ETF turned ‘bearish’ from ‘extremely bullish’ the day before.One user highlighted a resistance at $27. KOLD is currently trading at around $21.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/Good2go/message/644470008</stembedurl>Conversely, ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas (<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BOIL">BOIL</a>) ETF slid about 14%, with investor sentiment on the platform turning ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ a day earlier.KOLD is down about 43% so far in 2026, while BOIL has shed just over 13%.Read also: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/kd-stock-slumps-amid-third-quarter-updates-cfo-change/cZbvd8OR4o0">KD Stock Sinks 55% To Over 3-Year Lows – What Triggered This Selloff?</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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US Natural Gas Futures Decline To Over 3-Week Lows – KOLD Gains 13%

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Krugman pointed out that the inflation-adjusted price of crude oil had fallen from more than $180 per barrel to nearly $60 per barrel, citing data from the Energy Information Administration.</li><li>Venezuela is currently known to have the largest oil reserves in the world, at nearly 304 billion barrels.</li><li>However, Venezuela’s crude is extremely heavy, resulting in low recovery rates and high production costs, according to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok.</li></ul>Economist Paul Krugman on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump’s view that crude oil reserves represent a valuable strategic asset, characterizing the perspective as “decades out of date.”In his latest post, Krugman noted that oil prices remain low by historical standards. Citing data from the Energy Information Administration, he noted that inflation-adjusted crude oil prices have declined from peaks above $180 per barrel in 2008 to roughly $60 per barrel today.“Trump’s belief that he has captured a lucrative prize in Venezuela’s oil fields would be an unrealistic fantasy even if he really were in control of a nation that is, in practice, still controlled by the same thugs who controlled it before Maduro was abducted,” Krugman said.The economist stated that the U.S. raid on Venezuela is not for oil, but rather, for “oil fantasies,” adding that the vast amount of oil reserves that President Trump wants to take from the country do not exist.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Orinoco Belt Problem</h2>Venezuela is currently known to have the largest oil reserves in the world, at nearly 304 billion barrels. Saudi Arabia comes second, with 267 billion barrels of proven reserves, followed by Iran at 209 billion barrels.However, Venezuela’s crude is extremely heavy, resulting in low recovery rates and high production costs, according to Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok.“Venezuela’s self-reported crude oil reserves tripled from around 100 billion barrels in the early 2000s to 300 billion barrels in the late 2000s due to the reclassification of Orinoco Belt heavy oil as ‘proved,’” said Slok in a note on Tuesday.Another problem with extracting crude from Venezuela’s reserves is the country’s aging oil infrastructure. In an interview&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy/trump-venezuela-oil-companies-reimburse-rcna252434">with</a> NBC News on Tuesday, President Trump said a tremendous amount of money is required for the same, but noted that oil companies will do “very well.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">Trump’s 50 Million Barrels Of Oil Claim</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115850817778602689">post</a> on Truth Social on Tuesday, President Trump stated that the interim authorities in Venezuela will turn over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of “high quality, sanctioned oil” to the U.S.“This oil will be sold at its market price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States!” he said.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Trump_post_jpg_b8dafeb97c.webp" alt="President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social" width="720" height="590"><figcaption>President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social | @realDonaldTrump/Truth Social</figcaption></figure>For context, the U.S. produced nearly 14 million barrels of crude oil per day in October 2025, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Even at the top end of Trump’s claim of 50 million barrels from Venezuela, it would amount to a little under four days of crude oil production of the United States.At the current WTI crude oil spot price of $56.33 per barrel, the 50 million barrels from Venezuela would be worth $2.8 billion.Meanwhile, U.S. equities were mixed in Wednesday’s opening trade. At the time of writing, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, edged up by 0.01%, while the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust</a> (DIA) declined 0.33%. Retail sentiment around the S&amp;P 500 ETF on Stocktwits was in the ‘bullish’ territory.Also See:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/warner-bros-discovery-board-paramount-offer-significant-risks/cmxyCtxR4c6">NFLX Stock In Spotlight As WBD Board Warns Paramount–Skydance Offer Carries ‘Significant Risks’</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses a House Republican retreat at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on January 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. 

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