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Hostage Deal Includes Release of 110 Palestinians Sentenced to Life for Egregious Terror Attacks
Hostage Deal Includes Release of 110 Palestinians Sentenced to Life for Egregious Terror Attacks
Monday, January 20, 2025

In exchange for the phased release of 33 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, Israel on January 19 agreed to the phased release of 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, including 110 who are serving life sentences for some of the most egregious murders of Israelis during terror attacks prior to Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Publicizing Top-Secret Information on Israeli Plans to Attack Iran
CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Publicizing Top-Secret Information on Israeli Plans to Attack Iran
Monday, January 20, 2025

A former CIA analyst has pleaded guilty and faces 10 years imprisonment for unlawfully retaining and then posting Top Secret United States National Defense information about Israeli plans to attack Iran on social media in October 2024.

Trump To Call For ‘Revolution of Common Sense’
Trump To Call For ‘Revolution of Common Sense’
Monday, January 20, 2025

Donald J. Trump, who at 78 will become America’s oldest president to take office, will call for a “revolution of common sense” during his inaugural address, according to prepared remarks.

Outgoing President Biden Moves To Guard Trump Adversaries Against ‘Retribution’
Outgoing President Biden Moves To Guard Trump Adversaries Against ‘Retribution’
Monday, January 20, 2025

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden moved just hours before leaving office on Monday to guard some of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most high-profile adversaries against what he said was a promised campaign of “retribution” by issuing pre-emptive pardons to head off politically driven prosecutions.

Christians Killed In Vietnam; Meetings Raided
Christians Killed In Vietnam; Meetings Raided
Monday, January 20, 2025

Christian workers in Vietnam say believers in the Communist-run Asian nation experience “severe persecution,” including violent attacks on church services that killed a Christian leader and his wife and injured a pastor.

Trump Taking Over Power Amid Weather and World Concerns
Trump Taking Over Power Amid Weather and World Concerns
Monday, January 20, 2025

Donald J. Trump prepared to make his historic return to the White House on Monday, taking over from a president who, for the first time, admitted publicly that he may not have been fit enough to carry on for another four-year term.

EU and Mexico Reach New Trade Agreement Ahead of Trump Presidency
EU and Mexico Reach New Trade Agreement Ahead of Trump Presidency
Sunday, January 19, 2025

The European Union and Mexico agreed on a new trade agreement on Friday just before President Trump assumes office on Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Cruz Leads Effort to Repeal DOD COVID Vaccine Mandate, Protect Religious Freedom
Cruz Leads Effort to Repeal DOD COVID Vaccine Mandate, Protect Religious Freedom
Sunday, January 19, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, is leading an effort to reverse actions taken against military service members through a U.S. Department of Defense COVID-19 vaccine mandate, including protecting religious freedom.

Trump Rallies With Supporters Night Before Inauguration
Trump Rallies With Supporters Night Before Inauguration
Sunday, January 19, 2025

Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States, will be sworn in as its 47th at noon eastern Monday at an inauguration ceremony that was moved indoors because of anticipated freezing temperatures in Washington D.C..

3 Hostages Reunite With Families, But More Work Ahead
3 Hostages Reunite With Families, But More Work Ahead
Sunday, January 19, 2025

Israelis across Israel celebrated Sunday the release of three women by Hamas, the first of nearly 100 hostages due to return home, dead or alive, following their abduction on October 7, 2023.