Live updates: Jordan’s King arrives at the White House to meet with Trump
Follow the latest news and updates from the Trump administration | Tuesday, February 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump says he would like to see Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip, while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One.
It’s Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the 22nd day of Donald Trump’s presidency. If you’re catching up, head to the START HERE tab for a recap of the past few days, and an overview of what to expect today.
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Catching up on today’s live updates? Start here to get your bearings
What we’re following today:
- Trump is meeting with the king of Jordan
- Trump is expected to sign a round of executive orders around 1 p.m. ET
- Democrats are trying to run out the clock on Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation vote. If they keep it up, the vote won’t happen until after midnight, but they may choose to vote earlier due to the incoming snow.
What you should know:
- DOGE is being sued by a coalition of labor unions
- Trump is bringing back plastic straws
- The unsealing of the JFK and MLK Jr. assassination records has resulted over 2,000 documents. Here’s what this means (link)
- Trump says the Mideast ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t bring back all the hostages by Saturday
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BREAKING NEWS: Netanyahu threatens to withdraw from ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu threatens to withdraw from ceasefire and resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas does not free hostages on Saturday.
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