Today’s Headlines: Trump announced that the U.S. will take over Gaza “long term,” ruling out Palestinian return and suggesting other countries take in refugees. He also pulled the U.S. out of the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA. Meanwhile, China hit back at U.S. tariffs with its own and launched an antitrust investigation into Google. The White House confirmed Elon Musk is officially a “special government employee,” though questions remain about his security clearance and financial conflicts. The first flight of detained migrants landed in Guantanamo Bay, and El Salvador agreed to house U.S. prisoners—including citizens. The administration is also reportedly looking to shut down the Department of Education and OSHA. Pam Bondi is officially attorney general, while RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard moved closer to Senate confirmation. And in corporate drama, 19 GOP attorneys general threatened Costco over its DEI policies.

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