Slog AM: Trump Loses Nobel Peace Prize, Israel and Hamas Agree to Release Hostages, and School Board Rejects Cops at Garfield
On Day 10 of the 2025 Government Shutdown, the Senate passed a $925 billion national defense bill, though military members may not receive their paychecks due to the shutdown. Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, with both sides having 72 hours to fulfill their commitments. The Seattle School Board rejected a proposal to place a police officer on Garfield’s campus. Trump is barred from deploying the National Guard to Chicago, and the National Guard is also prohibited from interfering with protestors and journalists in the city. The 9th Circuit Court is considering whether the National Guard can be deployed to Portland. Trump announced the construction of a Qatari air force facility in Idaho. Turning Point USA plans an “All-American Halftime Show” in response to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show booking. The Seattle Mariners will play Game 5 in their post-season series against Detroit.