C-SPAN on Instagram: "President Trump on Wednesday said the negotiations between Israel and Hamas were “very close” to resulting in a ceasefire deal and that he might make a trip to the Middle East this weekend. “I was just given a note by the secretary of State saying that we’re very close to a deal in the Middle East,” he told reporters during a roundtable discussion at the White House. “And they’re going to need me pretty quicky.” Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel have been taking place

C-SPAN on Instagram: "Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) on Tuesday blasted Republicans over their spending priorities amid the shutdown, noting the recent bailout of Argentina’s economy, jet purchases for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and a new White House ballroom. “There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20 billion. There is enough to purchase a brand-new aircraft for $173 million for the Homeland Security secretary. There is enough money to renovate the White House ballroom,” he sa