The return of two Israeli hostages' bodies from Gaza has not resolved the crisis, as Hamas stalls on returning remaining bodies and breaches ceasefire terms, while the US increases oversight and attempts to form a Gaza stabilization force amid Israeli frustrations and ongoing tensions.
Donald Trump expressed his desire for the US to regain control of Bagram air base in Afghanistan, citing its strategic importance near China, amid ongoing negotiations with the Taliban and broader US-China tensions over nuclear capabilities. The move would require negotiations with the Taliban, and while it has been discussed informally, no formal plans or congressional briefings have been reported.
The U.S. government maintains control over Venezuelan migrants deported to a Salvadoran prison, contradicting official statements, as legal challenges and UN investigations scrutinize the handling of these deportations and the legality of the U.S.-El Salvador detention arrangements.