Trump's Middle East envoy explains Gaza takeover proposal: 'More hope' for Palestinians' futures

President Donald Trump announces plans for the U.S. to "take over" the Gaza Strip, dismantle weapons, and rebuild the area, receiving support from officials and social media. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praises Trump's leadership and innovative approach, while White House Deputy Chief of Staff Budowich emphasizes the need for peace. Secretary of State Rubio echoes Trump's call to free Gaza from Hamas and work towards lasting peace in the region. Full Article

Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek's National Correspondent in London, reports on a federal judge's decision to block President Trump's executive order transferring transgender women to men's prison facilities. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth granted a temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed by three transgender women, citing Eighth Amendment violations. The ruling suspends Trump's order until further legal proceedings. Full Article

The FBI complied with a DOJ order to provide information on over 5,000 employees involved in Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigations, sparking concerns of safety risks but without disclosing names. Acting FBI Director explained the request as part of a review process, leading to lawsuits from agents alleging retaliation and privacy violations, while the FBI union sought a restraining order against the DOJ. Full Article

The Trump administration is reviewing national monument boundaries to potentially expand U.S. energy production, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordering a review by Feb. 18, raising concerns among conservation groups about shrinking or eliminating monuments like Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah. Trump previously reduced monument sizes, citing a "land grab," while Biden restored protections; legal challenges remain unsettled. Burgum's actions align with a push to unlock energy potential and economic development, drawing praise...

Indiana's dormant A-F school grading assessment program is set for an overhaul with a new methodology under House Bill 1498, which passed the full House and is heading to the Senate. The bill, authored by Rep. Robert Behning, requires the Department of Education to develop a new accountability system by 2025, with grades assigned in 2026. Educators generally support the bill but express concerns about consistency, unfunded mandates, and disparities between wealthy and poor communities...

Mass demonstrations against President Trump's immigration crackdown continued in downtown Los Angeles for a third day, with hundreds of students joining the march and one protester arrested for felony vandalism. The protests included anti-Trump banners, Mexican flags, and slogans spray-painted on buildings. The LAPD issued a dispersal order, citing reports of students throwing rocks and bottles at officers, as attendance in the Los Angeles Unified School District dropped to 66% on Monday. Full Article