Morning news brief
Trump says U.S. should take ownership of Gaza, U.S. sends first planeload of migrants to holding facility at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba, Trump administration puts all USAID workers on leave.
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During news conference with Netanyahu, Trump says U.S. should take ownership of Gaza
In a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. should take ownership of Gaza and didn't rule out the possibility of U.S. troops being deployed there.
At least 11 killed and many wounded in worst mass shooting in Sweden's history
At least 11 people were killed and many wounded in the worst mass shooting in Sweden's history. The motive for the gunman's attack on an adult-education facility is still not known.
Iranian opposition hopeful for change at home following collapse of Syria's regime
President Trump has signed an executive order to reimpose maximum pressure on Iran. And after the abrupt collapse of the Iran-backed regime in Syria, Iran's opposition are hopeful for change at home.
Trump floats idea for U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it
President Trump suggested at a Tuesday press conference that Gaza's nearly 2 million residents should leave the Palestinian enclave and proposed the U.S. take it over and redevelop it.
Trump administration putting all USAID staff on leave by the end of the week
The Trump administration is putting all USAID employees on administrative leave by the end of this week, according to a new directive sent to all agency staff globally and posted on its website.
Rubio wrapping up Latin America trip as the administration works to end USAID
Marco Rubio is nearing the end of his five-country visit to Latin America — his first as secretary of state — as the administration works to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Aid.
Hamas releases American hostage after 484 days in captivity
Keith Siegel is adjusting to life as a free man after being held hostage in Gaza for 484 days, his brother says. The American was released along with two other in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Greenland bans foreign political donations as Trump seeks the island
The bill is aimed at protecting "Greenland's political integrity" and will take effect immediately, according to a translation of a parliamentary document in Danish outlining the measure.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88
Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.