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 ...

I I do want to get back to Richard Angel who's just got some new reporting in. Richard, are you still with us. What can you tell our viewers.I am and I just want to make sure that everyone is clear what the uh statement says uh which we've received from two sources from Hamas and from Arab mediators. They are the same statement and and I want to make sure it's clear that uh what Hamas has agreed to and what Hamas is not mentioning in this deal. So according to this statement, it says, and I'm going to read ...

Here's Tom Yamis. 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 ...

Hamas agrees to "immediately" enter negotiations for release of hostages under Trump Gaza proposal. https://t.co/OpCOB6i75l ...

We look at day three of the government shutdown and there is still no sign of a resolution as Republicans and Democrats continue to trade accusations as to who is to blame. Votes on a funding bill are scheduled to resume in the Senate this afternoon following a break yesterday, but if those votes fail again, no votes are expected over the weekend, which would extend the shutdown at least until Monday. Senate Majority Leader John Thun said Democrats will have another chance today to vote to reopen the govern ...