Here are the top stories you missed this weekend

President Donald Trump is On his way to IsraelHe will deliver a speech before members of Parliament before participating in the Middle East Peace Summit held in Egypt. Before taking off, he gave a speech on the occasion of celebrating the peace agreement in Israel and the Arab countries, saying: “Everyone is cheering at the same time.”

Vice President J.D. Vance said Sunday that the remaining Israeli hostages in Gaza could be released “any moment now,” ahead of a Monday deadline, as part of the first phase of the peace plan between Israel and Hamas.

Aid agencies are ready to expand into Gaza, but are awaiting clarity on access. The Egyptian Red Crescent plans to deliver 9,000 tons of aid to Gaza after scenes of devastation and famine sparked global outrage.

• The Palestinians continued to do so Movement through the Gaza Strip On Sunday morning, he joined a stream of travelers who were seeking to return home after the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
• Hamas is expected to hand over all the surviving hostages at once to the International Committee And the Red Cross, which will transport them inside Gaza To the area still under Israeli control.
• Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and his daughter, Ivanka He met with the families of the hostages Before they attended a rally in Hostage Square, where the crowd chanted for Trump.

Vance said in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press.” Trump is “considering all his options” He also threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act.

Asked by moderator Kristen Welker whether the White House was seriously considering invoking the 1807 Act, Vance pointed to attacks on law enforcement officers who enforce immigration laws.

“The problem here is not the Insurrection Act or whether or not we actually invoke it,” Vance said. “The problem is the fact that the entire media in this country, welcomed by a few far-left lunatics, has made it acceptable to manipulate American law enforcement.”

• Trump directed Defense Department officials to… Military salaries this weekdespite the federal government shutdown.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Sunday he supports the Senate’s vote to reopen the federal government, but he said he supports the Senate’s vote to reopen the federal government. It will not negotiate an extension of Affordable Care Act benefits While the government was still closed.

“I’m ready to vote to open the government tomorrow,” Graham said on “Meet the Press.” “To my Democratic friends: I will not vote to extend this support.”

Meanwhile, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., criticized Republicans for refusing to negotiate with Democrats, saying Trump spoke to Democratic leaders for just an hour about supporting the Affordable Care Act.

“I think it’s important for all Americans to know that this fight right now over a government shutdown is about one thing. It’s about the cost of their health care,” Kelly said.

Politics in brief

• Biden’s new treatment: Former President Joe Biden is Undergoing a new phase of radiotherapy and hormonal therapy A company spokesman said she had an aggressive form of cancer that was diagnosed in May.
• Voting rights at stake: This week, the Supreme Court will hear a redistricting dispute in Louisiana that the conservative majority could use to strengthen it Weaken the landmark Voting Rights Act It was enacted to protect minority voters.

• Closing the gender gap: As Erika Kirk takes the helm of Turning Point USA, Republicans hope she can fix one of the biggest problems the party faces: Attracting young female voters.

Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79

Diane Keaton, beloved actress for her roles in “The Godfather” and “Annie Hall,” He died at the age of 79her daughter confirmed to NBC News.

Keaton, known for her wit, sense of humor and radiant charm, was a longtime Hollywood star with a career spanning six decades. Her first major big screen roles came in 1972 in the movie “Play It Again, Sam” and as Kay Adams in the blockbuster “The Godfather.”

She won an Academy Award for her role in Woody Allen’s romantic comedy “Annie Hall” in 1977. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said in its tribute that Keaton “filled every frame with warmth, wit and wonder.”

Inside the scramble to save lives as heat threatens two southwestern provinces

As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of heat waves, two counties in one of the fastest-warming regions in the United States offer a cautionary tale about what it takes to save lives in the face of a growing threat.

Maricopa County, Arizona, has invested heavily in thermal cooling centers, increased public messaging about thermal safety, and hired a full-time heat mitigation coordinator.

As a result, it There were fewer deaths due to heat last year than the year beforeDespite record temperatures.

But a different story has emerged in Clark County, Nevada, where heat-related deaths have more than tripled in just three years, with 513 people killed last year. This year’s death toll is still preliminary, but the number of heat-related deaths is likely to number in the hundreds.

The prospects for teams once considered Super Bowl contenders now look bleak. Philadelphia lost two games in a row. Buffalo’s 13-game home winning streak was snapped in an upset. The Kansas City Chiefs have already suffered more losses than they had all of last season.

The Detroit Lions are a strange team, quietly building one of the best cases for a Super Bowl contender.

Even after the departure of the main coaching staff, the Lions scored 174 points. The defense also ranks first in sacks, pressures, quarterback hits and forced fumbles.

Can Detroit maintain its remarkable start?

• Lions Chiefs on “Sunday Night Football”: Detroit came out flat in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers but aims to improve to 5-1 when Patrick Mahomes and Co. visit Kansas City. NBC News covers all the events live.
• Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez has been released from the hospital He was briefly booked into the Marion County Jail After he was charged with felony battery.

Notable quote

If you’re going to make it ridiculous and say we’re evil, we’ll make it ridiculous by showing how evil you are.

Brooks Brown, who distributed inflatable costumes during a protest in Portland, Oregon

Dancing frogs, peacocks and unicorns outside the Federal Immigration Building Provide a cheerful contrast To the Trump administration’s image of Portland, Oregon, where protesters called their countermeasures “Operation Inflation.”

In case you missed it

• Sixteen people are believed to have died in A A strong explosion in an explosives factory Tennessee officials said crews are continuing to recover remains and carefully clear the site.
• High school homecoming festivities in Mississippi ended in a shooting Two separate shootings Authorities said at least eight people were killed and others injured.
• Amy Poehler is back Hosting a 50th anniversary episode from Saturday Night Live, which also included appearances by Tina Fey, Aubrey Plaza and Seth Meyers.