Hostage Return Ceremony in Israel

Four hostages, including an elderly man and two small children, were returned in locked coffins by Palestinian Hamas terrorists in Gaza. Israel is also returning convicted Palestinian terrorists as part of a ceasefire deal. The bodies will undergo forensic investigation to confirm identities.

Security Breach at Bureau of the Fiscal Service

A 25-year-old former Treasury Department employee was mistakenly given access to a sensitive federal payment system, but the error was quickly corrected. The individual resigned after racist social media posts were uncovered. A forensic investigation is ongoing to confirm no misuse of privileges. The incident raises concerns about security protocols at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service.