Trump concedes Iran war and deportation policy hurt Republicans in midterms

President Donald Trump acknowledged that the Iran war contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections and conceded his deportation policy may have been too harsh, expressing willingness to work with Democrats on immigration reform. In a CBS News interview, Trump said voters were unhappy with the war, rising petrol prices, and growing dislike of Israel, while defending his decision to confront Tehran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. He suggested a compromise allowing some long-term immigrants in sectors like hospitality to stay legally. Trump claimed a Russia-Ukraine deal was close, indicated possible Cabinet changes, and described artificial intelligence as a crucial competition with China, saying the US could not afford to fall behind Beijing.