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Israel and Hamas strike historic Gaza ceasefire: Trump's peace deal takes first step + Trump's Gaza gamble: How a high-stakes deal came together + Russia's nuclear shadow: Kremlin reacts to Gaza truce with chilling warningIsrael and Hamas Sign First Phase of Gaza Ceasefire - Trump Announces
President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a U S backed Gaza ceasefire that includes the release of living hostages and a partial Israeli withdrawal marking a potential turning point after two years of war
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1.8 trillion - U.S. federal budget deficit in 2025
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"We took the freedom of speech away" — President Donald Trump
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