A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian non-citizens for arrest and deportation to "strike fear" and "chill" speech.
Why it matters: The ruling reinforces that non-citizens legally present in the U.S. are guaranteed the same free speech protections and disputes the government's argument that visas and green cards are "privileges" that can be revoked at any time.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a rare gathering of the country's highest-ranking military officials to outline their vision for a cultural and operational military reset on Tuesday at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Why it matters: That reset, which Trump's team has been laying the groundwork for since before he took office, included making the military culture "MAGA-friendly."
Qatar, Egypt and Turkey are urging Hamas to give a positive response to President Trump's proposal for ending the war in Gaza, according to two sources with knowledge of the talks.
Why it matters: The three countries are the mediators with the closest ties to Hamas and primary responsibility for passing messages between the group and Israel and the U.S. Top officials of those countries have met Hamas leaders twice in the last 24 hours.
Brad Parscale, a top aide on President Trump's first two campaigns, registered as a foreign agent to work on Israel's behalf and create digital media combating antisemitism.
Why it matters: While Israel has been hemorrhaging support among Democrats for years, it's starting to see similar trends among Republicans — especially younger voters.
The Trump administration on Monday night deported 120 Iranians detained in the U.S. back to Iran, an Iranian official said Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
Why it matters: The deportations come after a rare deal struck between the adversaries, The New York Times first reported. The Trump admin has not acknowledged the plans.
The Gaza peace plan President Trump presented on Monday contained significant changes requested by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, infuriating Arab officials involved in the negotiations, sources familiar with the process tell Axios.
Why it matters: Trump presented the situation as straightforward: Israel, the U.S. and its Arab partners were all aligned on a final plan, and Hamas had to agree or face annihilation. While the behind the scenes reality was murkier — and the negotiations could just be beginning — the choice for Hamas remains stark.
Far-right commentators are lashing out online over Bad Bunny headlining the 2026 Super Bowl.
Why it matters: The Puerto Rican artist is increasingly becoming a political talking point after he decided to skip the continental U.S. over concerns that ICE would raid his concerts.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza during a press conference at the White House on Monday, with both leaders saying it was now up to Hamas to agree.
The big picture: The plan the White House released on Monday includes a step-by-step process for ending the war and governing Gaza into the future — initially with Trump chairing a "peace board" for the enclave.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Monday and apologized for violating Qatari sovereignty in Israel's recent strike on Doha, a source familiar tells Axios. He also expressed regret for the killing of a Qatari security officer.
Why it matters: An Israeli apology over the strike was a key Qatari condition for resuming its mediation with Hamas over a deal to end the war in Gaza and free the remaining hostages. The apology call, which happened during Netanyahu's meeting with President Trump, could clear the way for such a deal.
President Trump on Monday pledged to impose the 100% tariff on foreign-made movies he first promised in May, saying the film business had been "stolen" from the U.S.
Why it matters: Such a levy could cause massive disruption to the entertainment industry, given the volume of media produced outside the U.S.
Video game maker Electronic Arts on Monday agreed to taken private in what would be the largest leveraged buyout ever, by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake Partners, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.
Why it matters: This might be just as much about geopolitics as it is about cashflow from the next iteration of Madden NFL.
The U.S. and Israel are inching toward an agreement on President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, which Trump hopes will be announced after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, White House officials say.
Why it matters: The meeting could come down to a binary choice for Netanyahu: accept Trump's plan or risk a public rift with a president who appears willing to break with him over Gaza for the first time since returning to office.
