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It's not official, but the Israeli-rooted former Chicago mayor and Obama chief of staff is gearing up for what could a match up with JD Vance, according to Politico.

Panel chair Keith Self of Texas introduced Democratic lawmaker Sarah McBride by saying, "I now recognize the representative from Delaware, Mr McBride." Chaos ensued.

The administration said it was "deeply disappointed that Jewish students studying on elite US campuses continue to fear for their safety amid the relentless antisemitic eruptions that have severely disrupted campus life for more than a year."

Trump referenced the 2024 presidential election, writing: "They tried to do it to me at the 2024 Presidential Ballot Box, but how did that work out?" adding that he will be getting "a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk,"

Mahmoud Khalil was a key mediator between pro-Palestinian protesters and university administration. In an interview with Reuters a day before his arrest, he said he feared being targeted for speaking to the media.

The senior American official published clarifications and corrections to statements he made on television networks following Israel's strongly worded messages to the White House.

"As officers approached, the individual brandished a firearm and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel," Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi said.

A delegation of captivity survivors met with President Donald Trump at the White House for a meeting that lasted more than half an hour. The delegation Doron Steinbrecher, Eli Sharabi, Naama Levi, Yair Horn, Omer Shem Tov, and Keith and Aviva Siegel. Shem Tov told the President: "My family and I believe you've been sent by God to release us". 

Selling the properties "ensures that taxpayer dollars are no longer spent on vacant or underutilized federal space," and "helps eliminate costly maintenance and allows us to reinvest in high-quality work environments that support agency missions," the GSA said.