Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages outlined in Trump Gaza peace deal: report
President Donald Trump's Gaza proposal prompts Hamas to agree to hostage release following his warning that leaders face death if hostages aren't freed by Sunday.
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FBI cuts ties with leftist group that put Turning Point USA on its ‘hate map’ before Kirk assassination
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency has terminated all ties with the Southern Poverty Law Center, calling the nonprofit a "partisan smear machine."
Government shutdown continues as Senate again rejects funding bills
Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota holds a copy of a continuing resolution as he speaks alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3, 2025. Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Speaking to reporters at the Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson and
Trump extends US security guarantee to Qatar, elevating Gulf ally to near-NATO status
President Donald Trump issued a security guarantee for Qatar after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for an Israeli strike and announced Gaza ceasefire plans.
Seattle mayor rejects locking up repeat criminals during tense debate: ‘Maybe they’re hungry’
Seattle Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell is facing criticism over a debate response explaining why he has "no desire" to put repeat offenders in jail.
Government shutdown drags into weekend as Senate Democrats block GOP plan
The government shutdown will roll into the weekend as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demands bipartisan negotiations on a continuing resolution and healthcare credits.
Spanberger defends abortion ad criticizing Sears after Bernie warns against highlighting issue
Sen. Bernie Sanders warned Vice President Harris to focus on working class issues over abortion, but Virginia's Spanberger continues targeting Earle-Sears on reproductive rights.