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Israel does not oppose the U.S. selling F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, but wants it be conditioned on the kingdom normalizing its relations with the Jewish state, two Israeli officials said.

Why it matters: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is expected to meet President Trump at the White House on Tuesday. The F-35 deal, a U.S.-Saudi security agreement and possible normalization with Israel will be key topics in the meeting.

A new book revives the often-overlooked story of boxing legend Joe Louis and his fight against racial segregation in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Why it matters: "The Fight of his Life: Joe Louis's Battle for Freedom During World War II," arrives as the Trump administration has erased diversity programs in the military and scrubbed government websites that promoted inclusion — echoing the same struggles Louis faced eight decades ago.

The Trump administration on Friday said it reached a trade agreement with Switzerland, with the European nation confirming a lower tariff of 15%.

Why it matters: Prolonged trade friction with Switzerland slammed the major exporter of pharmaceuticals, watches, chocolate and more.

A majority of U.S. adults oppose the U.S. military killing suspected drug traffickers without judicial process, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released Friday.

Why it matters: The Trump administration has carried out months of extrajudicial killings of dozens of alleged "narco-terrorists" in the Caribbean and East Pacific Ocean. The strikes, which Congress has not authorized, have drawn bipartisan condemnation from lawmakers and Latin American leaders.

A statue of President Trump holding Jeffrey Epstein's hand returned to Washington, D.C., on Thursday morning.

Why it matters: The Secret Handshake, the anonymous group behind the statue, made clear in a statement that they set up the protest piece because a House panel released thousands of emails this week on convicted sex offender Epstein, some of which referred to Trump.

The Trump administration is ramping up its engagements with Congress on foreign military sales and plans to provide more classified briefings on military operations, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Why it matters: The administration's moves come amid mounting frustration from lawmakers over a lack of briefings on alleged drug boat strikes and the slowdown in the approval process for foreign military sales.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday announced Operation Southern Spear, which he said will target "narco-terrorists" and shield "our homeland from the drugs that are killing our people."

The intrigue: It's not entirely clear whether Hegseth has attached a new label to the ongoing U.S. operations near Venezuela and beyond, or whether this is the starting gun for a new, expanded mission.