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American Battleground: Trump’s appetite for revenge — and the limits he might face  CNN

According to Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) his dismissal as chair of the powerful House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) can be attributed to pressure from Donald Trump. Turner, considered to be one of the

L.A. Wildfires Live Updates: Firefighters Make Progress as Winds Ease  The New York Times Firefighters make progress in LA wildfire containment, residents urged to remain cautious  KATU Live updates: Winds die down as crews continue to fight the wildfires  NBC Los Angeles Live

The deal was set to be ratified by Israeli Cabinet on Thursday. But Netanyahu says, without specifying, that Hamas has gone back on several parts of the ceasefire agreement at the last minute. (Image credit: Ariel Schalit)

Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote, claiming Hamas created a ‘last minute crisis’  NPR Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal  The Associated Press Video: Father of hostage describes ‘emotional’ day amid new deal  CNN How

by Rigoberto DIAZ and Jordane BERTRAND Cuba began releasing people Wednesday who had been jailed for protesting against the regime under a deal that saw departing US President Joe Biden remove the communist island from a list of terrorism sponsors.

Confirmation hearings for Trump’s cabinet picks are in full swing on Capitol Hill with a number of them appearing before the Senate this week. Nominees including Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick to run the Justice Department, John Ratcliffe, his pick to

Crowds of Gazans chanted and embraced on Wednesday as news spread that a ceasefire and hostage release deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in the Palestinian territory. After a

A ceasefire deal has been announced that would end more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. We learn about the details, how the agreement was reached and hear reaction from Israelis and Palestinians. We also

Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address  The Guardian US Biden’s poignant farewell dwells on his fears for the country he loves  CNN Video President Biden’s farewell address to the nation  ABC News Biden bids farewell with dark