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The Gaza ceasefire wobbled as Israel struck Rafah after an attack that killed two soldiers; Hamas denied involvement, and both sides accused each other of violations while U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Vice President JD Vance head to Israel to steady the ceasefire deal, facilitate return of remaining Israeli hostage bodies. Meanwhile, the shutdown hits day 20 with Senate Democrats blocking a House stopgap over health care subsidies. The U.S. moves to end subsidies to Colombia and add tariffs amid counternarcotics boat strikes. Also: health premiums surge, Sam Rivers dies, Louvre robbed, and Sora limits MLK deepfakes.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.