Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny from senators about past comments and misconduct in his confirmation hearing. Hamas agreed to an early Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal draft, making the end of the 15-month conflict imminent. South Korean law enforcement officers entered the presidential residence to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. The White House announced that Biden will remove Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism as part of a prisoner release deal with the Caribbean country. Princess Kate Middleton announced her cancer is in remission and that she will be making a gradual return to public-facing engagements.

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is grilled by senators in confirmation hearing (NBC)

Hamas agrees to draft of Gaza ceasefire and hostage plan (AP)

South Korean law enforcement enters presidential residence to arrest impeached Yoon (AP)

Biden removes Cuba’s designation as a U.S. state sponsor of terrorism (BBC)

Princess Kate says her cancer is in remission (AP)