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$6B arms deal to Israel bypassed Congress; U.S. signals "readiness" for Iran talks; Last U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty set to expire

At least five Palestinians are killed and four injured in Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours, with at least 32 killed on Saturday by Israeli attacks in Gaza. The UAE is in talks to run Gaza civilian administration and offers billions of dollars in immediate and long-term investment. Israel limits reopening of Rafah crossing. Audio reveals Jeffrey Epstein advised former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Barak on working with Palantir, as the latest batch of Epstein files are released by the Department of Justice. The Trump administration bypasses Congress on Israel arms sales. Former Biden adviser admits of U.S. law violations to continue funding Israel’s genocide in Gaza, as Senator Chuck Schumer says his job is to “fight for aid to Israel.” UAE investor buys $500 million stake in Trump crypto firm. Google accused of violating AI ethics rules. Measles cases halt movement at Texas ICE facility. U.S. signals readiness for Iran talks. Iran rejects U.S. warnings over naval drills. Iran warns of deep strikes on Israel. Iran protest detainee released on bail. Israeli killings are reported in southern Lebanon. Reuters reports child abductions by RSF in Darfur. Sudanese army retakes Aldashol in South Kordofan. Egypt hosts a drone base linked to the Sudan civil war. Landslides kill 227 at coltan mines in DR Congo. Trump says the U.S. began talks with Cuba. Mexico rejects U.S. pressure over Cuba aid. Aid access blocked in Jonglei. Drone strikes reported in Ethiopia’s Tigray. Algerian army reports killing four militants. Pakistan kills 145 militants in Balochistan. Russian drone strike kills miners in Dnipro. Nigerian army kills Boko Haram commander. New from Drop Site: Pakistan blocks visas for former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sons. Department of Justice documents reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s role as intermediary in outreach to India’s leadership. Former CIA director David Petraeus briefs officials in Israel overseeing the “New Gaza.” Drop Site reports from Minneapolis.

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A man walks past a wall poster that warns of the impending expiration of the New START treaty, the last remaining limit on U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons. The poster quotes President Trump, who has said it is "not an agreement you want expiring” (Photo by Probal Rashid/LightRocket via Getty Images).

The Gaza Genocide, West Bank, and Israel

  • Casualty counts: At least five Palestinians were killed and four

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