Jury deliberation began Wednesday in former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial. The jurors went home without a verdict on the first day, and will resume Thursday morning.
The Israeli military announced more progress in Rafah, saying it now has full control of the entire border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, known as the Philadelphi corridor. Meanwhile, Israel’s national security adviser said the war will continue at least throughout 2024.
Secretary Antony Blinken said the United States will continue to “adapt and adjust” its support for Ukraine. This came as France and Germany said that Ukraine should be allowed to use their weapons against targets inside Russia.
Lawmakers from the House Judiciary Committee traveled to North Dakota to examine the impact of the border crisis on states far from the southern border. Local officials testified that North Dakota is hurting from the fentanyl crisis and threats to public safety from illegal immigration.