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U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut.

After launching on Thursday, the Starship rocket caught the booster back at the pad but lost contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out. Officials for Elon Musk’s company confirmed that the spacecraft was destroyed. (Image credit: Eric Gay)

White House won’t implement law if TikTok ban goes into effect, officials say  NBC News

Israel’s Cabinet has delayed a vote on the ceasefire deal struck to suspend the war in Gaza and swap hostages and detainees. Prime Minister Netanyahu blames Hamas for the delay, saying the militant group was trying to change the deal,

Eric Adams Heads to Mar-a-Lago to Meet With Trump  The New York Times

Cigarettes, coffee, candy. According to legend, and to people who spent time with him, these were the things David Lynch would fuel up on, substances that kept him going and contributed to the mad, cosmic swirl of ideas that found

More of President-elect Trump’s picks for key Cabinet positions faced questions from senators on Capitol Hill in another mammoth day of confirmation hearings. Lisa Desjardins reports.

Israel vote on Gaza ceasefire deal delayed  BBC.com Live updates: Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel delays key vote on truce  CNN Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal officially signed in Doha  Axios Netanyahu Faces a Political Crisis Over the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal  The New

The Gaza ceasefire deal announced Wednesday largely mirrors a proposal made by President Biden last May. In recent days, President-elect Trump’s Middle East envoy joined the Biden team to push the deal to completion. Those eight months have been bloody

White House official Jon Finer breaks down strategic steps to reach Gaza ceasefire deal  PBS NewsHour