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By Suhasini Raj and Atul Loke The handover of four female Israeli soldiers by Hamas on Saturday came as Israel released 200 prisoners. But a dispute arose over the hostage release timetable.

The Senate confirmed former Fox News host and combat veteran Pete Hegseth as defense secretary in a tense late-night session.