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Israeli cabinet to meet Friday on Gaza ceasefire deal
US maintains that agreement will go into force before Donald Trump takes officeFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
How Trump swung the Gaza ceasefire deal
After months of deadlock, the US convinced Netanyahu it was time for Israel to make concessionsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
O'Leary on Gaza agreement: Adversaries 'scared poo-poo' of Trump
Entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary said Wednesday that the ceasefire-hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas was reached Wednesday because foreign adversaries are scared of ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Biden, Trump teams worked 'hand in hand' on Gaza deal, outgoing ambassador says
President-elect Trump's and President Biden’s teams worked “hand in hand” for a hostage and ceasefire in Gaza deal, according to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew. In the wake of November's ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Trump and Biden both claim diplomatic win in Gaza ceasefire deal
Also in today’s newsletter, the president-elect’s cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearingsFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Joe Biden says his team negotiated deal but Donald Trump claims it was agreed now only because he is about to become president. Middle East crisis – live updates The question yelled at Joe ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
This Gaza ceasefire deal is tainted by Trump, Netanyahu and their disregard for peace | Simon Tisdall
From these beginnings must come a just and lasting settlement for Palestinians and Israelis alike – and a reckoning. At last! The yearned for Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostages deal is finally ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire
But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
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How the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal United Teams Biden and Trump
Rarely have representatives of current and new presidents of different parties worked together at such a high-stakes moment. But the president and the president-elect didn’t quite share credit.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Biden and Trump both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
With five days remaining in President Biden's administration, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez, White ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Thursday Briefing: A Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Plus, ancient Celtic gender roles.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
‘A stern message’: how return of Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiations
US president-elect demanded a deal – while success against Iran and Hezbollah gave Israeli PM room to make one. The phone call from Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Gaza Hostage Deal Could Come as Trump Takes Office, in Echoes of 1981
Dozens of American hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for more than a year were freed just as Ronald Reagan was inaugurated.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
White House holds press briefing
Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
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Wednesday Briefing: A Major U.S. Senate Hearing
Plus, mapping “The Lord of the Rings”The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Smith digs at ex-Raven Queen: 'He'll be in Cabo'
Roquan Smith took a jab at Patrick Queen after the Ravens eliminated the Steelers, saying his former teammate will "be in Cabo, or somewhere."ESPN - Jan. 12 -
Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.
Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Friday Briefing: Racing to Control Los Angeles Fires
Plus, renovating a wrecked palazzo.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Trump’s Middle East envoy visits Netanyahu in push for Gaza ceasefire
Steve Witkoff meets Israeli PM in renewed efforts to secure hostage release deal with Hamas. The US Middle East envoy chosen by the president-elect, Donald Trump, met the Israeli prime minister, ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration
Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ if hostages are not releasedFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Officials hold briefing on Los Angeles wildfires
Watch live coverage as a briefing is held on the wildfire situation in the greater Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
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Thursday Briefing: Los Angeles Battles Deadly Wildfires
Plus, how genetics factor into longevity.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court refuses Trump’s request to block Friday’s criminal sentencing
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision on Thursday refused President-elect Trump’s request to halt his criminal sentencing, now just hours away, closing off Trump’s last remaining pathway to avoid ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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Will Trump's presidency help ceasefire negotiations and humanitarian crisis in Gaza?
The bodies of two Israeli hostages, believed to be a father and son, have been found, though officials are still working to confirm their identities. The discovery comes as families of hostages in ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Germany warns Trump after Greenland takeover threat
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent a warning to President-elect Trump over border rules as the incoming president continues his threat of taking over Greenland. Scholz said Wednesday that he spoke ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Biden briefed on California wildfires as blazes grow
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley and other officials updated President Biden on the catastrophic wildfires spreading in Los Angeles County. CBS News chief White House correspondent ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
France says EU won't tolerate attack on borders after Trump Greenland takeover remarks
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the European Union (EU) will stand firm in its alliance in the face of repeated comments from President-elect Trump about the U.S. acquiring Greenland ...The Hill - Jan. 8