Israel, Gaza reach agreement on cease-fire: Let’s hope Trump doesn’t trash it
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, which is set to take effect on Sunday, signaling the possible beginning of the endgame in the 15-month war.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, which is set to take effect on Sunday, signaling the possible beginning of the endgame in the 15-month war.

A Southwest Virginia man now faces charges similar to his brother for their actions in the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan announced the launch of the 2025 Black History Month Essay Contest for middle and high school students in Virginia’s Fourth Congressional District.
VDOT has released updates schedules of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District and Culpeper District during the coming weeks.
Wondering what to expect from the government in 2025? So far, it looks like it will be more of the same ill-advised, costly, greedy, taxpayer-funded, dunderheaded power grabs.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, made a lasting impact on environmental policy. His robust initiatives to protect natural resources and advance clean energy established the foundation for environmental policy in subsequent decades.
Donald Trump, who is married to an immigrant, and fathered children with another, seems to think he can end birthright citizenship by waving a magic wand. U.S. Sen Tim Kaine, D-Va., is leading the charge to call BS.
Donald Trump, who wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico, told a fake news radio host on Monday that he will “unban” President Biden’s sweeping offshore drilling prohibition.
No longer allowing unpaid medical bills to appear on credit reports could raise credit scores by an average of 20 points.
It has been 48 months since the attack on the U.S. Capitol that aimed to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 presidential election results.
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