The Israeli government is set to meet and vote Thursday afternoon on a proposed ceasefire agreement. Trump brags that he “took the freedom of speech away” with his plan to imprison flag burners. A right-wing streamer calls for arrested protesters to be used for “compelled slave labor.” Pete Hegseth launches a sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics inside the Defense Department. Rep. Mike Lawler confronts Hakeem Jeffries in a tense Capitol exchange. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump’s now-viral post to Pam Bondi was, in fact, an errant DM demanding James Comey’s indictment. Sen. Graham Platner’s Senate fan club keeps growing. And Speaker Mike Johnson faces new scrutiny over claims he’s snubbing a Democrat to avoid a vote on the Epstein files.

The Israeli government is set to meet and vote Thursday afternoon on a proposed ceasefire agreement. Trump brags that he “took the freedom of speech away” with his plan to imprison flag burners. A right-wing streamer calls for arrested protesters to be used for “compelled slave labor.” Pete Hegseth launches a sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics inside the Defense Department. Rep. Mike Lawler confronts Hakeem Jeffries in a tense Capitol exchange. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump’s now-viral post to Pam Bondi was, in fact, an errant DM demanding James Comey’s indictment. Sen. Graham Platner’s Senate fan club keeps growing. And Speaker Mike Johnson faces new scrutiny over claims he’s snubbing a Democrat to avoid a vote on the Epstein files.

The U.S. is sending 200 troops to Israel in support roles. Trump fails to secure the Nobel Peace Prize and fumes over the decision. The Trump administration finalizes a controversial financial rescue plan for Argentina. Pete Hegseth continues his sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics inside the Defense Department — while proudly announcing a new Qatari Air Force facility at Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho. And Sen. Ted Cruz quietly begins laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential run.

The U.S. is sending 200 troops to Israel in support roles. Trump fails to secure the Nobel Peace Prize and fumes over the decision. The Trump administration finalizes a controversial financial rescue plan for Argentina. Pete Hegseth continues his sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics inside the Defense Department — while proudly announcing a new Qatari Air Force facility at Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho. And Sen. Ted Cruz quietly begins laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential run.

A federal judge blocks Trump from sending the National Guard into Oregon. Hamas responds with a “yes, but” to Trump’s Gaza peace plan — prompting Trump to call Netanyahu with what he called good news. Margaret Pacetta, a 70-year-old Scot who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla, shares her story of life inside an Israeli prison. Israel hires buxom influencers to pump out pro-genocide propaganda. Senator Chris Van Hollen is absolutely on a roll. A South Carolina judge’s house burns down after Trump administration criticism. And a new survey shows 80% of workers say they’re making little or no progress saving for retirement.

A federal judge blocks Trump from sending the National Guard into Oregon. Hamas responds with a “yes, but” to Trump’s Gaza peace plan — prompting Trump to call Netanyahu with what he called good news. Margaret Pacetta, a 70-year-old Scot who joined the Global Sumud Flotilla, shares her story of life inside an Israeli prison. Israel hires buxom influencers to pump out pro-genocide propaganda. Senator Chris Van Hollen is absolutely on a roll. A South Carolina judge’s house burns down after Trump administration criticism. And a new survey shows 80% of workers say they’re making little or no progress saving for retirement.

Five Palestinians are killed in Gaza City for allegedly violating the ceasefire, according to the IDF. Drop Site News journalist Noa Avishag Schnall accuses Israeli guards of “extreme brutality.” Trump prepares to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday. “All of this is unprecedented,” says former ICE Director John Sandweg. Trump’s clash with China triggers a $2 trillion market crash. Major TV networks — including Pete Hegseth’s former employer, Fox News — plan to jointly reject a Trump administration order curbing Pentagon press access. Meanwhile, Peter Thiel calls tech regulators and Greta Thunberg “the Antichrist,” and Trump fumes over Time magazine’s “super bad” Gaza peace cover.

Five Palestinians are killed in Gaza City for allegedly violating the ceasefire, according to the IDF. Drop Site News journalist Noa Avishag Schnall accuses Israeli guards of “extreme brutality.” Trump prepares to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday. “All of this is unprecedented,” says former ICE Director John Sandweg. Trump’s clash with China triggers a $2 trillion market crash. Major TV networks — including Pete Hegseth’s former employer, Fox News — plan to jointly reject a Trump administration order curbing Pentagon press access. Meanwhile, Peter Thiel calls tech regulators and Greta Thunberg “the Antichrist,” and Trump fumes over Time magazine’s “super bad” Gaza peace cover.

Marjorie Taylor Greene rips into her own party, calling GOP men in Congress “weak.” Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich urges renewed Jewish settlement in Gaza, risking collapse of the ceasefire. Freed hostage Nimrod Cohen reveals food shortages in captivity after aid to Gaza was blocked. Sen. Lindsey Graham claims Israel may “go back in” to rescue allied tribes. Gavin Newsom short-circuits during a tense AIPAC-related interview. Trump boasts that Charlie Kirk admired his sniper-dodging reflexes — then ignores a woman reporter to tell her, “I just like to watch her talk.” Plus: Trump fumes that Time Magazine’s new Gaza peace deal cover “disappeared my hair.”

Marjorie Taylor Greene rips into her own party, calling GOP men in Congress “weak.” Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich urges renewed Jewish settlement in Gaza, risking collapse of the ceasefire. Freed hostage Nimrod Cohen reveals food shortages in captivity after aid to Gaza was blocked. Sen. Lindsey Graham claims Israel may “go back in” to rescue allied tribes. Gavin Newsom short-circuits during a tense AIPAC-related interview. Trump boasts that Charlie Kirk admired his sniper-dodging reflexes — then ignores a woman reporter to tell her, “I just like to watch her talk.” Plus: Trump fumes that Time Magazine’s new Gaza peace deal cover “disappeared my hair.”