Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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US to Assign 200 Troops to Gaza Task Force, But No Operations in Gaza: Officials
The troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel while working with other international forces on the ground.
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IDF Says Gaza Cease-Fire Has Come Into Effect
In exchange for all the hostages Hamas is still holding, Israel will release more than 2,000 prisoners, including 250 that are serving life sentences.
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Man Arrested With More Than 200 Handmade Explosives Outside DC Church: Police
The incident occurred on Oct. 5 during the Archdiocese of Washington’s annual ‘Red Mass.’
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Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Plan
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the hostages and remains held by terrorist group Hamas to be released by Monday.
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Trump Says He May Travel to Middle East on Sunday for Next Stage of Gaza Peace Talks
‘I may go there sometime toward the end of the week, maybe on Sunday ... negotiations are going along very well,’ Trump said.
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Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues Cause Delays for 2nd Day Amid Shutdown
The FAA said staffing shortages ‘across the system’ were forcing traffic slowdowns at multiple airports to ensure safety.
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Takeaways From Pam Bondi’s Testimony Before Senate Panel
Bondi fielded questions about immigration enforcement, politicization of the Justice Department, and personnel decisions within her agency.
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Trump: All Medium-, Heavy-Duty Trucks Entering US Will See 25 Percent Tariff on Nov. 1
The tariffs will affect medium and large vehicles ranging from delivery trucks and shuttles to semi-trucks and heavy-duty vocational vehicles.
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Treasury Names Social Security Commissioner as CEO of IRS
In this newly created position, Frank Bisignano will oversee the IRS’s day-to-day operations as CEO and report directly to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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Virginia Democratic AG Candidate Apologizes for 2022 Texts Depicting Political Violence
‘Reading back those words made me sick to my stomach,’ the candidate said. ‘I am embarrassed, ashamed, and sorry.’
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US to Assign 200 Troops to Gaza Task Force, But No Operations in Gaza: Officials
The troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel while working with other international forces on the ground.
|
IDF Says Gaza Cease-Fire Has Come Into Effect
In exchange for all the hostages Hamas is still holding, Israel will release more than 2,000 prisoners, including 250 that are serving life sentences.
|
Man Arrested With More Than 200 Handmade Explosives Outside DC Church: Police
The incident occurred on Oct. 5 during the Archdiocese of Washington’s annual ‘Red Mass.’
|
Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Peace Plan
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects the hostages and remains held by terrorist group Hamas to be released by Monday.
|
Trump Says He May Travel to Middle East on Sunday for Next Stage of Gaza Peace Talks
‘I may go there sometime toward the end of the week, maybe on Sunday ... negotiations are going along very well,’ Trump said.
|
Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues Cause Delays for 2nd Day Amid Shutdown
The FAA said staffing shortages ‘across the system’ were forcing traffic slowdowns at multiple airports to ensure safety.
|
Takeaways From Pam Bondi’s Testimony Before Senate Panel
Bondi fielded questions about immigration enforcement, politicization of the Justice Department, and personnel decisions within her agency.
|
Trump: All Medium-, Heavy-Duty Trucks Entering US Will See 25 Percent Tariff on Nov. 1
The tariffs will affect medium and large vehicles ranging from delivery trucks and shuttles to semi-trucks and heavy-duty vocational vehicles.
|
Treasury Names Social Security Commissioner as CEO of IRS
In this newly created position, Frank Bisignano will oversee the IRS’s day-to-day operations as CEO and report directly to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
|
Virginia Democratic AG Candidate Apologizes for 2022 Texts Depicting Political Violence
‘Reading back those words made me sick to my stomach,’ the candidate said. ‘I am embarrassed, ashamed, and sorry.’
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