CNN 5 Things Trump wants Gaza, CIA staff offered buyouts, USPS blocks China packages & more
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Feb 5, 2025 Trump stirs controversy with plans for U.S. involvement in Gaza, hinting at troop deployment while denying Palestinian rights. The CIA’s offer of buyouts to its workforce raises eyebrows amidst a backdrop of international staffing challenges. A deadly midair collision reveals troubling radar issues as 67 bodies are recovered. The Northeast braces for intense winter storms, complicating daily life. Meanwhile, the USPS cuts off incoming packages from China, shaking up online shopping habits.
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Trump's Gaza Proposal
- Trump announced the US will take over Gaza and create a "Riviera of the Middle East".
- He suggested Palestinians living there should leave, despite many wanting to return to their homes.
US Agency Changes
- The CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce for the first time.
- USAID workers abroad were told to return to the US, impacting aid efforts.
DC Plane Collision Update
- All 67 bodies were recovered from the DC plane collision in the Potomac River.
- The investigation into the midair crash between a passenger jet and a helicopter is ongoing.