President Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House as efforts continue to solidify a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Talks on a more permanent resolution to end the conflict are set to begin, with humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza and preparations for prisoner exchanges underway.
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As Vance took the stage at the factory, he spoke about the protesters and wondered how they had free time on a Friday afternoon. 'I can't be the only person wondering it's a little after noon on a Friday ... Don't you all have jobs?' he asked making Usha Vance smile and the crowd applaud.