970x125
President Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace deal after more than two years of war.
“This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” Trump wrote on social media. “All Parties will be treated fairly”
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump hinted that he “may” travel to Egypt — and even war-torn Gaza — over the weekend.
The development in the Middle East comes hours after the Senate again failed to reopen the federal government.
Both the Democrats’ and the Republicans’ proposals failed to muster enough votes, as the parties are locked in a stalemate over health care and the shutdown extends into its eighth day.
Across the country, the shutdown has begun to show real impacts, with staffing shortages leading to flight delays at airports. Read here for details on the potential pressure points.
Earlier in the day, former FBI Director James Comey also appeared in federal court and entered a not guilty plea on two felony charges stemming from a 2020 congressional hearing and investigation. His trial was set for Jan. 5.
The federal court session is just the start of what is bound to be one of the Justice Department’s highest profile cases.
Read the latest below.
