The negotiations that led to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement took months and months. At the center of the talks representing the United States was Brett McGurk, the White House coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa.

They are also worried that China could use TikTok’s content recommendations to fuel misinformation, a concern that escalated in the United States after the start of the Israeli-Hamas war and ...

The ban is aimed at whipping up anti-Chinese hatred in preparation for a US war, and stepping up state and media censorship of socialist and anti-war views.

Israel's cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas, paving the way for hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be released within the next 24 hours.

This week in politics, President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address, the Senate conducted confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's nominees, the Supreme Court upheld the looming TikTok ban, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, Trump's inauguration was moved indoors and more.

The Israeli security cabinet meeting to vote on a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which was delayed yesterday, is set for today. And, frigid temperatures are expected to envelop much of the U.S. next week.

Despite facing a looming ban, ByteDance and the U.S. government have been locked in a proverbial game of chicken, with TikTok’s parent company refusing to divest more than a year later. Lawmakers and experts have long argued that the firm is beholden to the Chinese government, creating security risks for the app’s American users.

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement. I spoke with USA TODAY World Affairs correspondent, Kim Hjelmgaard to learn more. Kim, thank you so much for making some time on this.

President Joe Biden said goodbye Wednesday night, telling the American people that serving as president has been “the highest honor of my life” but warning that dangers on the horizon pose a serious threat to democracy.

The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously ruled in favor of upholding the federal law banning TikTok unless it's sold by its Chinese-based parent company on or before Jan. 19. Amid uncertainty surrounding the app's future,

The Middle East is anxiously awaiting the next steps in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down what to expect.