Trump says US in 'very deep' negotiations with Hamas, urges release of hostages
Trump on Friday also signed an executive order paving the way for Washington to designate countries around the world a state sponsor of wrongful detention and impose punitive measures.
US President Donald Trump speaks with the media on the day of the signing of an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War", in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/BRIAN SNYDER)ByREUTERSUpdated:
