Hamas' counteroffer, GOP border battles, Trump and Prince William's duties
Feb 7, 2024
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Hamas proposes ceasefire plan for Gaza; Trump faces criminal trial after immunity claim rejected; Prince William to step up while King Charles treated for cancer; Boeing under scrutiny after missing bolts in door panel mid-flight.
Hamas proposes a ceasefire plan in Gaza, including prisoner exchange and Israeli withdrawal.
Donald Trump's claim of immunity from charges related to the 2020 election defeat is rejected by a federal appeals court.
Deep dives
Hamas proposes ceasefire plan
Hamas has proposed a ceasefire plan in response to last week's proposal from Qatari and Egyptian mediators. The plan includes a ceasefire in Gaza for four and a half months, exchange of hostages for prisoners, and complete withdrawal of Israeli forces. The response from Israel remains unclear.
Congress battles over border and aid for Ukraine
House Republicans fail to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Senate Republicans appear to have killed a bipartisan border deal. This leaves major issues, including US military aid for Ukraine and Israel, in limbo. Donald Trump's push to reject the bill and accusations from President Joe Biden heighten tensions.
Trump's legal setback and implications
A federal appeals court rejects Donald Trump's claim of immunity from charges related to overturning the 2020 election defeat. Trump can appeal the decision, potentially leading to a Supreme Court showdown. If Trump wins the 2024 election, the trial may be delayed or dropped.
Hamas has proposed a ceasefire plan that would halt fighting in Gaza for four-and-a-half months. Donald Trump has moved closer to an unprecedented criminal trial after a federal appeals court rejected his immunity claim. Prince William is expected to help carry out public duties while King Charles is being treated for cancer. Boeing is facing even more regulatory scrutiny after it emerged a door panel that flew off mid-flight appeared to be missing four key bolts. Plus, Haley’s defeat in Nevada and the bitter fight over US border legislation.
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