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The Democratic National Committee has initiated a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over taxpayer-funded television ads that allegedly promote his political agenda. Common Cause has filed a similar suit, arguing the ads violate laws barring public funds for political propaganda, with both seeking to stop current expenditures and recover spent funds.

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement after 15 months of conflict, according to mediators Qatar and the United States. While details are still being finalised, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the progress and thanked U.S. President Joe Biden for supporting the deal. Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya attributed the agreement to the resilience of the Palestinian people.

The United States saw a notable rise in inflation last month, driven by spikes in energy and food costs. According to the Labor Department, prices in December increased by 2.9% compared to the same period a year earlier, up from 2.7% in November.

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