Hamas Announces Delay in Israeli Hostage Release; Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Hamas terrorists say they're delaying Saturday's planned release of Israeli hostages. They are accusing Israel of violating the conditions of the cease-fire. Israel responded saying Hamas would be in complete violation of the agreement. President Trump reacted, saying “all hell will break loose” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages.

A major move from President Donald Trump as he imposes a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, set to take effect on March 4th. Trump also reversed a Biden-era ban on plastic straws, calling paper alternatives ineffective. Meanwhile, he paused enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and pardoned former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.

The Senate could begin voting on Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation to become the next Director of National Intelligence on Tuesday, where she has the backing of a majority of the senators. And Robert F. Kennedy Junior is also expected to receive a full Senate vote this week, but some Senate Democrats are opposing his nomination. The Senate Judiciary Committee, this Thursday, will revisit the nomination of Kash Patel to be the next FBI Director.