Reuters World News Gaza, special counsel report, Trump’s inherited economy, Russian oil and Hegseth
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Jan 14, 2025 Negotiators are working tirelessly to finalize a peace plan for Gaza, with optimism around a ceasefire and hostage release. A striking Special Counsel report reveals Donald Trump's extraordinary efforts to cling to power post-2020 election. Economic pressures may force Trump to reevaluate his campaign pledges as he faces scrutiny over his defense nominee, Pete Hegseth. In the backdrop, oil sanctions on Russia might serve as leverage in the Ukraine conflict, while U.S. immigration policies stir economic debates.
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Potential Gaza Peace Deal
- A Gaza peace deal might be close, with Biden and Trump envoys unusually working together.
- Hamas's weakened state and regional changes make a deal more likely now.
Trump Election Interference
- Special Counsel Jack Smith's report concludes Trump would have been convicted of election interference if not for his return to office.
- Trump dismissed Smith as a "lame-brain prosecutor" on Truth Social.
Trump's Economic Inheritance
- Trump inherits a strong economy, potentially impacting his campaign promises like import tariffs and immigration curbs.
- It's unclear how much room there is for improvement on top-line metrics like GDP growth.