White House envoy Steve Witkoff sent a new proposal last week to Hamas for a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal through an Israeli peace activist, two sources with direct knowledge told Axios.
Why it matters: The new U.S. proposal aims to find a diplomatic solution ahead of the massive offensive Israel is planning to launch to occupy Gaza City.
President Trump gave Russian President Vladimir Putin "what he wanted" with last month's summit in Alaska, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was not represented at the talks, in a recent interview.
The big picture: Trump received heavy criticism for abandoning his ceasefire demands from the Russian president during the summit, which began with a red-carpet rollout and abruptly ended with inconclusive results.
Deadly airstrikes and military buildups Americans usually associate with faraway wars are creeping closer to home, as the Trump administration amasses power on the southern border and in the Caribbean.
Why it matters: When, where and how the U.S. military is applied is morphing under Trump 2.0.
An organization founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is hosting a series of college "unity" dinners between Black and Jewish students.
Why it matters: Amid rising antisemitism and an increase in anti-Black hate on college campuses, Black and Jewish leaders want to reset a historic civil rights coalition.
