Middle East Negotiations - Negotiations in Egypt are ongoing with positive indications, involving key figures from Qatar, the US, Israel, and Hamas [1] - Hamas proposed returning all hostages under the condition that Israel withdraws all troops from the Gaza Strip, a condition unlikely to be met [1] - Hamas also demands Palestinian input in the future governance of the Gaza Strip, which Netanyahu opposes [1] - Tremendous political pressure exists on Hamas, with growing disenfranchisement over the past two years [1] - Israel's goals to free hostages and destroy Hamas are incongruent, as most hostages have been released through negotiations with Hamas [1] - Intensified negotiations in Cairo aim to address lingering questions about timeline and mechanism, as the sequencing of events is crucial [1] US Justice Department - Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee is viewed as brazenly false, indicating a two-tiered system of justice [2][3] - Bondi refused to answer questions regarding potential coordination between Trump and the Department of Justice, specifically about the Comey indictment [3] - Bondi's refusal to answer questions extended to allegations that Tom Homan accepted $50,000 in cash from undercover FBI agents [3] - The strategy was to read from an opposition sheet and attack each senator individually, avoiding answering difficult questions [4] - The Justice Department dropped the criminal probe into Homan, but refuses to release documents or confirm basic facts about the $50,000 [4][5] - The FBI fired and dismantled the entire corruption squad, ostensibly about phone records being swept up in the investigation of the January 6th insurrection [4] - Pam Bondi is accused of weaponizing the Department of Justice and acting as Trump's lawyer, not America's [4][5] Immigration Enforcement - Immigration enforcement actions continue in Chicago, with federal agents arresting two men at a bakery in Cicero [21][22] - Witnesses claim the men arrested were hardworking and not criminals, contradicting the administration's narrative of targeting the "worst of the worst" [24][25][28] - There are reports of federal agents taking people walking on the street, indicating random targeting in Latino neighborhoods [30][32]

DEMOCRATIC ANALYST. RICK IS A REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST AND PARTNER AT STONE COURT CAPITAL. JEANNIE, IT'S DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE WHAT THE CONVERSATION IS LIKE TODAY IN CAIRO.DOES THIS HEIGHTEN THE URGENCY OR MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO MOVE CLOSER TO A CEASE-FIRE. I THINK WE ALL HOPE IT HEIGHTENS THE URGENCY, AND YOU MENTIONED EDEN ALEXANDER. HE IS BY SOME REPORTS THE LAST LIVING U.S. ISRAELI HOSTAGE.I THINK THAT'S GOING TO BE QUITE A MOVING MOMENT WHEN DONALD TRUMP MEETS WITH HIM AT THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY. ANOTHER ...

And now here we are with this stunning news from Hamas on Friday. It's Monday. New negotiations are beginning.What are you closely watching on that front. There's several components to this deal. So Hamas accepted the main components, right.The key parts of this deal, which were that it release the hostages, all the hostages, living and dead, and that it leave power in Gaza. That was always really the point of this war, uh, to destroy Hamas and and bring the hostages home. What the negotiations are at this ...

Joining us now, New York Times investigative reporter Michael Schmidt. He co-wrote a new report looking at how prominent Wall Street executive, Blackstone Group chief executive Steven A. Schwarzman has emerged as a key broker in the Trump administration's fight with Harvard. Michael, it's fascinating. It's fascinating in part because you've you've said do Donald Trump wants this behind him. He wants he wants to get this stuff. So Steve Schwarzmann is stepping in to try to settle this for him. Schwarzman a b ...

On Monday the key actors in the Israel-Hamas conflict will meet for talks in Egypt. It could unlock negotiations that permanently end the war https://t.co/jkRivIjfIoPhoto: AFP via Getty Images https://t.co/TO51SOFQ6h ...

On Monday the key actors in the Israel-Hamas conflict will meet for talks in Egypt. It could unlock negotiations that permanently end the war https://t.co/jN4K7fRRkp ...

Government Shutdown & Negotiations - The report focuses on the potential government shutdown and negotiations surrounding Affordable Care Act subsidies [3][4] - The key point of contention is the timing of addressing Obamacare subsidies, with Republicans aiming for December and Democrats pushing for immediate negotiation to avoid a shutdown [5][6][8] - The speaker's position is that negotiations are a matter of timing, not whether to negotiate [3] Affordable Care Act (ACA) Subsidies - The subsidies end on December 31st, leaving a three-month window for negotiation [6] - The concern is that families will make healthcare decisions during open enrollment in October and November without knowing the final premium costs [5][9] - There is uncertainty about whether people will be paying more for healthcare next year [9] Political Perspectives - Democrats and Republicans have differing views on whether to negotiate on ACA subsidies before or after the shutdown [8] - Republicans want to keep the government open to have discussions and debates [6] - Democrats argue that negotiations are necessary to prevent a shutdown [8]

Ceasefire Agreement & Key Principles - Hamas agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages, living and dead, a major demand from Israel [2][7] - Hamas agreed to cede administration of the Gaza Strip to an independent Palestinian body with Arab and Islamic support [3] - Hamas agreed to leave power in Gaza, fulfilling a key Israeli objective [7][9] Negotiation & Logistics - Hamas is ready to start immediate meetings to iron out details, though logistical challenges remain [6] - A Hamas official indicated logistical difficulties in immediately releasing hostages within 72 hours, citing Gaza's devastation and poor infrastructure [8] - Past ceasefires required time for Hamas to gather hostages and arrange handovers with the Red Cross [8] Geopolitical Factors - President Trump thanked Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and others for their help in brokering the agreement [3] - President Trump called on Israel to immediately stop strikes in Gaza [11] Ongoing Conflict & Humanitarian Crisis - Strikes in Gaza intensified in the 24-48 hours leading up to the announcement, and continued even after President Trump's call for a halt [10][11] - Medical officials report at least 66,000 deaths in Gaza, half of whom were women and children [15] - Gaza's infrastructure is largely destroyed, with limited roads, communications, and water lines [8][15] Future of Gaza - The proposed future for Gaza involves a technocratic Palestinian government, international security force, and oversight by a board of governors [17] - Gazans would remain confined to Gaza with limited access to resources and continued Israeli control [17]

And good day. We are coming on the air right now with breaking news and what appears to be a major breakthrough in the Middle East. Hamas saying in a statement obtained by NBC News that it agrees to release all Israeli hostages, both living and dead, who are still in captivity inside of Gaza.That includes about 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to still be alive. This is part of the statement here. It comes after President Trump added new pressure on the militant group today, urging them to accept the te ...

Ceasefire Agreement & Hostage Release - Hamas has agreed to release all Israeli prisoners, both living and dead, according to the exchange formula contained in President Trump's proposal, provided the field conditions of the exchange are met [2] - Hamas is ready to immediately enter into negotiations through mediators to discuss the details of this agreement [3] Governance of Gaza Strip - Hamas agrees to hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian body of independents, technocrats based on Palestinian national consensus and Arab and Islamic support [3] - The statement does not address the future of Hamas, its militants, its fighters, disarmament, and tunnels [4][5] Humanitarian Concerns - The starving situation in Gaza is incredibly dire [6] - Rebuilding of Gaza is a key concern [6]