Matt Gagnon discusses President Trump’s proposal to take long-term ownership of Gaza, suggesting relocating its residents to a new country and developing the territory under U.S. control. Gagnon criticizes the idea, citing historical land disputes and the potential for inflaming regional tensions. He argues that conventional U.S. diplomatic approaches have failed, but opposes direct U.S. involvement in Gaza’s development. Gagnon supports breaking the status quo but prefers Israel’s control over Gaza, emphasizing the need to address terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah. He also highlights the economic potential of rebuilding Gaza, despite concerns about displacement and U.S. military involvement.
National Guard members from Texas were at an Army Reserve center in Illinois on Tuesday, the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration's plan to send troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that he ordered another strike on a small boat he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, expanding what the Trump administration has declared is an "armed conflict" with cartels.
