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Trump’s week in review: President secures historic peace deal to bring hostages home as shutdown continues
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President Donald Trump secured a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas this week that will end the war in Gaza and return the hostages, two years after the terrorist network attacked Israel Oct. 7, 2023 — all while the U.S. government remains in a shutdown due to a stalemate in the Senate.
The president made the announcement on his Truth Social platform Wednesday.
«I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,» the president posted. «This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All Parties will be treated fairly!»
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The president said the day of the agreement was «a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen.»
President Donald Trump announced an agreement between Israel and Hamas that will release the hostages. (Leon Neal/Getty; Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty)
«BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!» he posted.
According to Israeli officials, the living hostages are expected to be released in a single phase within 72 hours. The return of the bodies of deceased hostages will take longer, but Israel insists on their inclusion in the deal.
Trump warned that if Hamas did not agree to the deal, Israel would have the full backing of the U.S. to carry out its operational plans in Gaza.
Moments before the president’s announcement, photos emerged from the negotiation room in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, showing senior officials embracing and shaking hands as reports indicated significant progress toward a hostage release deal. Retired Israeli Defense Forces Major General Nitzan Alon was seen shaking hands with Qatar’s prime minister, with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in the background.
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On the other side, Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and other senior officials appeared smiling.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement, «With God’s help, we will bring them all home.»
Netanyahu added in a statement in Hebrew, translated: «A great day for Israel. Tomorrow I will convene the government to approve the agreement and bring all our dear hostages home. I thank the heroic soldiers of the IDF and all the security forces — thanks to their courage and sacrifice we have reached this day. I thank from the bottom of my heart President Trump and his team for mobilizing for this sacred mission of freeing our hostages. With God’s help, together we will continue to achieve all our objectives and expand peace with our neighbors.»
President Donald Trump, left, greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, as he arrives at the White House for an April meeting in Washington. (Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)
The terrorist organization Hamas announced in an official statement, «After responsible and serious negotiations conducted by the movement and the Palestinian resistance factions regarding President Trump’s proposal in Sharm el-Sheikh, with the aim of ending the war of extermination against our Palestinian people and the withdrawal of the occupation from the Gaza Strip, Hamas announces the reaching of an agreement that ends the war on Gaza, provides for the withdrawal of the occupation, allows the entry of aid and implements a prisoner exchange.»
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«We greatly appreciate the efforts of the mediators in Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, and thank U.S. President Donald Trump for his efforts to bring about a final end to the war and the full withdrawal of the occupation from the Gaza Strip. We call on President Trump, the guarantor states of the agreement, and all Arab, Islamic and international parties to oblige the government of the occupation to fulfill all the agreement’s commitments, and not to allow it to evade or delay implementation of the accords.»
Trump is now expected to travel to the Middle East Sunday amid continued peace negotiations.
«I may go there, sometime toward the end of the week. Maybe on Sunday, actually, and we’ll see,» Trump said Wednesday from the White House as he kicked off a roundtable discussion event focused on the left-wing radical group Antifa.
«We have a great team over there, great negotiators, and there are, unfortunately, great negotiators on the other side also,» Trump added. «But it’s something I think that will happen. Got a good chance of happening.»
Meanwhile, the government shutdown continued this week, as Senate lawmakers again failed to reach a budget agreement.
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Now, senators have left Washington, D.C., and plan to return to Capitol Hill early next week, as Republicans and Democrats in the upper chamber remain in a stalemate.
The government shutdown is expected to cost taxpayers $400 million a day to pay furloughed federal employees, according to Congressional Budget Office data. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Lawmakers voted deep into the night Thursday on the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which advanced on a largely bipartisan vote. But the $925 billion package, which authorizes funding for the Pentagon, effectively was the last hurrah for the week in the upper chamber.
While there was discussion of putting the House GOP’s continuing resolution (CR), along with congressional Democrats’ counter-proposal, on the floor for one last vote, the plan never came to fruition. Both likely would have failed for an eighth consecutive time.
The president has slammed Democratic leaders for shutting down the government amid one of «the most successful economies.»
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and most Democrats say they won’t support funding the government unless Congress agrees to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Trump said he is «happy to work with the Democrats on their Failed Healthcare Policies, or anything else, but first they must allow our Government to re-open.»
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and most Democrats say they won’t support funding the government unless Congress agrees to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies.
COMEY PLEADS NOT GUILTY IN COURT AFTER INDICTMENT ON ALLEGED FALSE STATEMENTS, OBSTRUCTION
Meanwhile, the president also saw two of his political foes face federal indictment this week.
Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia Wednesday morning and pleaded not guilty to two counts of making a false statement in the jurisdiction of the legislative branch and one count of obstructing a congressional investigation related to the Trump–Russia probe.
Former FBI Director James Comey is drawn in a courtroom sketch during his Oct. 8, 2025, arraignment in Virginia. (Federal Court, sketch artist Dana Verkouteren)
Comey’s trial is set to begin Jan. 5, 2026.
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And Thursday evening, New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted for mortgage fraud.
Former FBI Director James Comey’s trial is set to begin Jan. 5, 2026. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
A federal grand jury in Virginia charged James with bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. The indictment centers on James’ purchase of a home in Norfolk, Virginia. Prosecutors allege she falsely claimed it as a second residence to secure better loan terms before leasing it to tenants.
James has denied wrongdoing, describing the charges as «political retribution.»
«These charges are baseless, and the president’s own public statements make clear that his only goal is political retribution at any cost,» James said in a statement.
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted for mortgage fraud Oct. 9, 2025. (Michael M. Santiago)
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Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, said James faces up to 30 years in prison per count, up to a $1 million fine on each count and forfeiture if she’s convicted.
«No one is above the law. The charges as alleged in this case represent intentional, criminal acts and tremendous breaches of the public’s trust,» Halligan said. «The facts and the law in this case are clear, and we will continue following them to ensure that justice is served.»
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George Santos expresses gratitude to Trump following commutation of his 7-year prison sentence
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Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., took to social media Saturday to thank President Donald Trump for commuting his prison sentence, saying the commander in chief’s «kindness» and «generosity» moved him deeply.
Trump announced the commutation late Friday, ordering Santos’ immediate release from federal prison, where he was serving a seven-year sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in New Jersey.
In a lengthy post on X, Santos expressed gratitude for both his faith and the President.
«Yesterday, I was given something I never thought I’d have again: a true second chance at life,» Santos posted to X Saturday evening. «First and foremost, I want to thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for never abandoning me. … I also want to express my deepest gratitude to President Donald J. Trump.»
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Santos said he spoke personally with Trump earlier Saturday, a conversation he said he «will never forget.»
Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., took to social media on Saturday to thank President Trump for commuting his prison sentence. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
«President Trump reminded me that in this country we love so much, no mistake, no hardship, and no fall from grace can take away the possibility of renewal,» Santos said. «His faith in second chances reignited my own, and for that, I will be forever thankful.»
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The former congressman also thanked his supporters who stood by him and said that, going forward, he plans to focus on prison reform, inspired by Trump’s historic peace deal he secured between Israel and Hamas earlier this month.
«Inspired by President Trump’s work toward peace in the Middle East, I am dedicating myself to doing good, to building bridges instead of walls,» Santos said. «My focus will be on prison reform and accountability, ensuring that those in power uphold the dignity and humanity of every person in their care.»
Santos said he spoke personally with Trump earlier Saturday, a conversation he said he «will never forget.» (Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
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Santos also accused officials at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton, New Jersey, of mistreatment.
«No one should ever be dehumanized or degraded like I was by the FCI Fariton Warden Kelly and Assistant Warden Nobile,» Santos said. «My goal now is to turn my past into something meaningful, to help create a justice system that truly believes in rehabilitation and second chances.»
In his Truth Social post announcing the commutation, Trump described Santos as «somewhat of a rogue» but argued his punishment was excessive.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at court in Central Islip, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
«At least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!» Trump said. «George has been in solitary confinement for long stretches of time and, by all accounts, has been horribly mistreated. Therefore, I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, have a great life!»
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In April, Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison after pleading guilty to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen people to funnel fraudulent contributions to his campaign. He reported to FCI Fairton in July.
The former representative, elected in 2022, served in Congress for close to a year before being ousted in 2023 by his House colleagues.
The FCI New Jersey did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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Crece el escándalo de la joven sorprendida junto a un cura semidesnudo: ahora investigan a su suegro
El caso del cura que fue sorprendido en su casa junto a una joven de 21 años -ella vestida con un baby doll, él semidesnudo-, derivó en una investigación policial que ya tiene a cuatro personas en la mira: entre ellos, el suegro de la mujer, dos amigos del novio y una mujer.
Según confirmó el comisario Franklin Alves al sitio g1, la policía realizó este jueves una serie de allanamientos y secuestró tres celulares, entre ellos el del propio suegro de la joven.
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Los investigadores buscan determinar el rol de cada uno de los involucrados en la invasión a la casa del cura Luciano Braga Simplício y en la posterior difusión de las imágenes, que generaron un fuerte impacto emocional en la víctima, Isabelly, y un revuelo sin precedentes en la ciudad de Nova Maringá, que cuenta con poco más de 5 mil habitantes. Suspendieron al cura Luciano Braga Simplício mientras se investiga el escándalo. (Foto: gentileza Veja).
Cómo arrancó el escándalo
El incidente, grabado en video, muestra el momento en que dos hombres y una mujer -uno de los cuales se cree que es el suegro del novio- derriban la puerta del baño y encuentran a Isabelly llorando escondida debajo de la pileta.
El sacerdote Luciano Braga Simplício fue suspendido tras el escándalo. (Foto: gentileza NDMais).
Según el comisario, la mujer que acompañaba al grupo intentó frenar la situación y pidió que no siguieran adelante, pero no logró evitar la exposición.
“Fue la familia del exnovio ( la que invadió y expuso la situación del cura y la joven, junto a amigos”, detalló Alves, quien remarcó que la investigación apunta a individualizar la responsabilidad de cada uno de los participantes.
Los delitos que investiga la policía
La causa avanza bajo la sospecha de varios delitos graves como invasión de domicilio, daño calificado, restricción ilegal, exposición de imágenes íntimas y daño psicológico a la víctima.
La policía aclaró que la investigación se inició luego de que Isabelly radicara una denuncia por la difusión de las imágenes.
Con los celulares secuestrados, ahora los peritos buscarán reconstruir cómo se produjo la viralización del video y si existen contradicciones en los testimonios de los involucrados. “Buscamos elementos objetivos que nos permitan tener certeza sobre lo que ocurrió y evitar que el proceso se caiga en el futuro”, explicó el delegado.
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En un comunicado, Bruno Griebeler, el ahora exprometido de la joven aseguró que estaba “totalmente al margen de la situación que se hizo pública”.
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Según declaró a través de su abogado, estaba en un viaje de trabajo a Río Grande do Sul cuando ocurrió la polémica situación.
Bruno, el ahora exprometido, junto a Isabelly. (Foto: gentileza ND Mais).
Además, remarcó que los hechos “tuvieron origen en actitudes profundamente reprobables, marcadas por la ruptura de confianza, el irrespeto y la ausencia de cualquier sentido de responsabilidad moral o religiosa”.
Según el sitio ND Mais, Bruno fue advertido del presunto engaño de su prometida, una joven muy devota que hacía de monaguilla en la Parroquia Nossa Senhora Aparecida, a través de mensajes enviados por amigos. Algunos apuntan a que la joven habría estado en la casa parroquial durante la madrugada.
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Qué dijo el cura tras el escándalo
En un audio que se hizo viral, el sacerdote negó cualquier tipo de relación con la joven y aseguró que ella solo le pidió permiso para usar el cuarto y darse una ducha, ya que había trabajado esa mañana en la iglesia para acompañarlo en la liturgia y en el servicio del altar. La joven asistía al cura en la misa. (Foto: gentileza NDMais).
“Isabela preguntó si podía ir a la casa parroquial a cambiarse de ropa, porque llegó por la mañana y quería cambiarse. Así que le dije que sí”, explicó Luciano Braga Simplício, según el sitio ND Mais.
El cura dijo que fue a ducharse, y al salir del baño escuchó a la joven gritar que “había gente”.
“Salí de la ducha. Isa no estaba en el baño ni en el armario, estaba en el living, gritando. Entonces le dije: ‘Isa, voy a abrir la puerta, quédate aquí a un lado para que nadie te vea y no piensen nada…”, dijo Luciano. Isabelly estaba escondida debajo de la pileta del baño. (Foto: captura de video).
“No tenía nada, el problema es que cuando llegaron yo me había ido a duchar y ella estaba ahí, no quería que la vieran (…) No hay nada, más allá de eso”, explicó el sacerdote.
La reacción de la Iglesia y el impacto en la comunidad
La Diócesis de Diamantino, responsable de la parroquia donde trabaja el padre Luciano Braga Simplício, informó que inició una investigación interna sobre la conducta del sacerdote.
Tras el escándalo, el cura Luciano Braga Simplício fue reempleazado por el padre Pedro Hagassis, de 76 años. (Foto: gentileza g1).
Mientras tanto, el joven y dinámico cura, que era muy activo en redes sociales, fue suspendido y reemplazado por otro de 76 años, el padre Pedro Hagassis.
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