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What to know:

• The program was initially implemented by the Biden administration in 2024 to lower patients’ Part D prescription drug costs in response to effects of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. While federal officials insist the financial impact on Medicare beneficiaries will be minimal, Democrats slammed the move as part of a pattern of federal attacks on healthcare affordability.

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• Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump’s CDC director
• Trump floats pulling Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to avoid conceding to GOP demands
• US cites ‘unauthorized travel’ to end DACA status for a mother of 3 deported to Mexico
• Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon
• Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
• Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
• Trump-branded commemorative passports will become available across the US

WORLD NEWS

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza

President Donald Trump announced Thursday what he said was an agreement that would also include Israel withdrawing its forces from Gaza, but hurdles and uncertainty remain. Read more.

Why this matters:

• The White House announcement comes nine months after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was signed. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas had largely deadlocked over the implementation of its second phase, including the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstruction of Gaza. On Friday, a Hamas official said they have reached an agreement on disarmament. Israel didn’t give an indication that they had agreed.

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• Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans
• Palestinian authorities ask US Supreme Court to halt $656M judgment pending appeal
• Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher

WORLD NEWS

At least 18 die after thousands breach border between Morocco and Spanish territory of Ceuta

The border crisis boiled over Thursday and overnight. Spain’s state broadcaster RTVE broadcast images of burned cars on the Moroccan side of the border after reported clashes. Read more.

What to know:

• Rachid Sbihi, who leads a local workers association representing Civil Guard officers described the situation as a “serious humanitarian crisis.” It was not immediately clear what prompted so many migrants to cross to Ceuta.