Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal, marking a significant step towards a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump has offered nine universities federal research funding if they align with his administration, which some are considering despite potential implications for democracy. Trump’s “Antifa Roundtable” featured far-right media and aimed to support his belief in a civil war, which is not supported by federal law enforcement. The US government continues to be shut down, and Trump has been accused of bombing Colombian citizens. Lastly, the Seattle International Film Festival has announced it is ending its lease with the Egyptian theater.