Netanyahu threatens resumed Gaza fighting over hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of returning to combat if hostages are not released, directing troops to prepare for renewed Gaza fighting amid Hamas delays. Trump urged wider hostage releases and praised Israel, while Hamas accused Israel of ceasefire violations and pledged to continue hostage releases only if all terms are met.
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Russia frees American in move toward ending Ukraine war
Washington reports the release of U S history teacher Marc Fogel from Russia after a wrongful detention. Special envoy Steve Witkoff returned with Fogel, who was jailed since August 2021, as pledges of further negotiations surface and a potential end to the conflict loom.
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Trump signs order to continue downsizing federal workforce
President Trump and Elon Musk in the Oval Office unveiled an executive order to shrink federal staffing. The plan targets voluntary buyouts with incentives while a judge reviews legality, as Musk promotes reforms and accountability in the government.
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AP reporter barred from Oval Office event
The White House blocked an Associated Press reporter from an Oval Office event after demanding the AP change its Gulf style. Officials had threatened the ban earlier Tuesday, raising potential free speech concerns for media.
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Mid-Atlantic storm triggers treacherous travel and outages
A snowstorm moved through the mid-Atlantic causing dozens of accidents on icy roads and school closures. The heaviest snow, up to ten inches, was forecast for parts of Virginia and West Virginia with ice buildup possible across Kentucky and western Virginia. Power outages and tree damage were likely. 700 extra utility workers were requested and about 65 Virginia National Guard soldiers were deployed to support response along I-95 and Route 29, with additional personnel in western Virginia.
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