After more than a year of fighting in Gaza, Israel and Hamas may finally be close to signing a ceasefire agreement. Hamas allegedly accepted a draft ceasefire agreement from Qatari mediators on the night of Tuesday, Jan. 14. The agreement called for a three-stage ceasefire, the first of which would include the release of 33…

A ceasefire could soon be on the horizon in Gaza. Two officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement that would halt its war with Israel. An Israeli official told the Associated Press that the two sides were still finalizing the details. However, the deal could wind down more than 15 months of fighting, which…

Strong winds in fire-weary Southern California could be hazardous on Tuesday, Jan. 14, according to the National Weather Service. And nominees for prominent positions in the incoming Trump administration prepare for confirmation hearings this week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Strong winds return to Southern California, threatening…

Mediators at ceasefire talks held in Doha, Qatar, presented a final draft of a truce to both Israeli and Hamas leaders. Those involved in the ceasefire talks termed it a breakthrough, with a source telling Reuters that the next 24 hours will be pivotal in reaching a deal. The deal would result in the release…

President-elect Donald Trump met with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, Pa., at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend of Jan. 11. In an interview with the Washington Examiner after the meeting, Trump called Fetterman a “fascinating” person, and said he was impressed with the Pennsylvania senator. “It was a totally fascinating meeting. He’s a fascinating man, and his…

Incoming Vice President JD Vance and outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray shared their thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to pardon those convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol. The interviews come just one week before Trump’s inauguration.  Vance addresses Trump’s plans to pardon Jan. 6 convictions In his first interview since…

Fire crews continue to battle deadly wildfires in Southern California as the death toll rises and strong winds are set to return. And a potential end to the Israel-Hamas war could be in sight as progress was made toward a ceasefire and hostage release deal. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Jan. 13,…

It’s been more than 15 months since Hamas attacked Israel and took hundreds of people hostage. However, the fate of many of those hostages remains unknown. Israeli soldiers say they found the body of at least one hostage, a 53-year-old man. They are investigating whether remains found alongside him are of his son. More than…

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson talked to an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officer about the events of Oct. 7, 2023. Maj. Govrin shares his personal experiences from that morning, the challenges faced by the IDF, and the devastating impact on soldiers and civilians. This conversation offers critical lessons from this pivotal…

At least 14 revelers celebrating New Year’s on Bourbon Street in New Orleans have died after 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar used a rented Ford pick-up truck to run over as many civilians as he could. The FBI is classifying this as a deliberate act of terrorism. The suspect, heavily armed and wearing body…