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Trump proposed unprecedented U.S. control of Gaza Strip during a White House press conference with Netanyahu, suggesting "long-term ownership" that could last 10-15 years.The plan calls for nearly two million Palestinian residents to permanently relocate to neighboring countries, marking a dramatic shift from decades of U.S. policy.Congressional leaders from both parties expressed skepticism, with even Trump ally Lindsey Graham calling the proposal "problematic."Middle East experts, including former Palestinian Authority advisor Khaled Elgindy, criticized the plan as "bizarre and incoherent."White House officials argue mass relocation is the only viable option and seek to convince Egypt and Jordan to accept displaced Palestinians.The administration estimates Gaza reconstruction would take 10-15 years, far longer than the 3-5 years outlined in cease-fire agreements.The proposal lacks clear details on how to handle Palestinian resistance to relocation or potential U.S. military deployment.Saudi Arabia immediately rejected the plan, stating it wouldn't normalize ties with Israel without a clear path to Palestinian statehood.Trump expressed uncertainty about the current cease-fire's durability while presenting his proposal.The plan faces significant implementation challenges and could complicate other regional objectives, including Israel-Saudi normalization efforts.
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Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, stated on Fox News he would prosecute NJ Gov. Phil Murphy if he's found harboring an undocumented migrant.Murphy had suggested he was housing a migrant "above his garage," though his office later clarified this was a misinterpretation.Murphy made these comments during…
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Sen. Rand Paul publicly opposed Trump's Gaza proposal, criticizing it as contradicting "America First" principlesTrump suggested seizing control of Gaza and potentially deploying U.S. troops to transform it into a "Riviera of the Middle East"Secretary Rubio supported Trump's vision, promoting the idea of "Making Gaza Beautiful Again"Trump expressed willingness to send U.S. troops to Gaza if deemed necessary for securityTrump plans to take control of and develop parts of Gaza according to his statementsSpeaker Mike Johnson showed preliminary support for Trump's proposal while awaiting detailsDemocrats hold leverage through control of U.S. weapons sales to IsraelDemocratic lawmakers have halted a $1 billion arms sale to IsraelThe blocked arms sale includes 1,000-pound bombs and Caterpillar armored bulldozersPaul warned against "another occupation" that would cost American lives and resources
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Trump administration plans to place 100+ EPA environmental justice staff on administrative leaveAffects EPA's civil rights and environmental justice office, which had 200 employees under BidenAdministrative leave limited to 10 days per year, future status unclearStems from Jan 20 executive order targeting diversity and inclusion programsAgency compiling list of environmental justice project workersMove impacts programs funded by Biden's infrastructure package and Inflation Reduction ActEJScreen environmental mapping tool taken offlineSimilar actions at other agencies - USAID closed facilities, put 10,000 staff on leaveEPA can terminate newer employees with less than one year serviceCritics say cuts affect poor communities, including rural Republican areas
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USAID invested $310 million of taxpayer money in 2016 to fund a Palestinian cement factory project run by Sanad company.Sanad Construction Resources Company is publicly traded on the Palestine Stock Exchange (PEX).The company reportedly benefited from cement purchases made as foreign aid by USAID, UNRWA, and the UN.The article suggests this cement supply was used in the construction of Hamas tunnels and military infrastructure.Sanad's executive head, Loai Quwas, indicated the project had been in planning since 2013.The cement factory project was characterized as a private venture with alleged insufficient oversight.The article claims USAID would later purchase cement from the same company it helped fund.This circular flow of money is described as potentially resembling a money-laundering scheme.The article questions the lack of accountability in how U.S. tax dollars were allocated to this project.The situation raises concerns about inadvertent support of terrorist infrastructure through aid programs.
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Fetterman criticized Democrats' "toxic" brand from "shaming and scolding" votersSays party talks down to voters, calling them "dopes" or "fascists"Emphasized many Trump voters in Pennsylvania aren't fascists or insurrectionistsDescribed 2024 as "gut-check" vote about American way of lifeQuestions if Democrats can win back male votersClaims party portrays men and masculinity as "toxic" and problematicNotes ongoing "migration" of male voters away from DemocratsPreviously criticized party's border crisis responseSays Democrats lose credibility by denying border problemsEmphasizes need to balance pro-immigration with border securityFetterman says Democratic Party brand is 'toxic
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