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In the U.S., national security news can feel far away from daily life. Distant wars, murky conflicts, diplomacy behind closed doors. On our new show, Sources and Methods. NPR reporters on the ground bring you stories of real people, helping you understand why distant events matter here at home. Listen to sources and methods on the NPR app or wherever you get your podcasts. Live from NPR News in Washington, on Korva Coleman. The Israeli military says it is pulled back in Gaza to the

line specified under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. NPR's Greg Maii reports, this is the first in a series of moves both sides must take under the truce, Israel says, has gone into effect. The Israeli military announced at midday that the troops had been repositioned. The move comes just hours after the Israeli government formally approved the ceasefire deal. While the pullback is a crucial first step, Israeli troops are still present in many parts of Gaza and still controlled just over 50% of the territory. In a statement, the military warned Palestinians to stay away from the troops, saying, quote, approaching them endangers your life. The Israeli redeployment means the clock is now ticking for Hamas, which has three days to release the 20 Israeli hostages still

believed to be alive. Greg Myrie, NPR News, Tel Aviv. President Trump says he'll try to leave this weekend to travel to the Middle East. He's been invited to Israel to address that country's parliament. Trump says he hopes to be there when Israeli hostages are released. This year's Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Karana Machado, and Bairz Elinidad's Eleanor Beardsley has more. Nobel chairman Jorgyn Watna Friednis said Machado refused to stay silent and lives in hiding in her own country to fight for democracy. He described the work of her poll-watching organization in Venezuela's presidential race last year. Despite the risk of harassment,

arrest and torture, citizens across the country held watch over the polling stations. They made sure the final tallies were documented before the regime could destroy ballots and lie about the outcome. The right-leaning activist is also a staunch supporter of President Trump and has praised the administration's efforts to crack down on drug cartels in Venezuela. Eleanor Beardsley and Pierre News, Paris. President Trump is going to Walter Reed Military Medical Center today for what the White House is calling a routine physical. NPR's Tamara Keith reports there has been a lot of focus recently on the president's health.

Trump is the oldest second-term president in U.S. history and has recently experienced swollen ankles and bruising on his hands. Today's visit comes six months after Trump's last annual physical. He told reporters this week he's feeling fine. Physically I feel very good. Mentally, I feel very good. You know, I did about six, seven months ago. I do physicals. I like to, when I'm around, I like to check always early, always be early. It's a lesson for a lot of people. In July, the White House said Trump had a common circulatory condition known as chronic venous insufficiency, but remains in excellent health. Tamara Keith, NPR News. On Wall Street in pre-market trading, Dow futures are higher. This is NPR. This is day 10 of the federal government shutdown. President Trump said yesterday he will cut, quote, Democrat programs during the shutdown. He did not identify any. The conservative youth group founded by late activist Charlie Kirk has made an announcement. Turning Point USA says it will put on counter-programming during music superstar Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.

And Pierre Salina Moore reports on the conservative backlash to Bad Bunny's criticism of President Trump. Trump's immigration policies. Turning Point is dubbing the event the All-American halftime show and says it will celebrate faith, family, and freedom. It follows other right-wing pushback against the National Football League's choice of headliner for this year's show. Bad Bunny, who is an American from Puerto Rico, mainly sings in Spanish, but speaks and performs in English as well.

He's fresh off a months-long residency in Puerto Rico and says he didn't tour in the 50 states because of concerns that ICE would target his shows. The three-time Grammy winner is seen. as one of the most popular musicians in the U.S. and around the world. Elena Moore, MPR News. A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by rapper Drake against his record label Universal Music Group. Drake had alleged the company released a music track

by his rap adversary, Kendrick Lamar, that defamed him. The track included false claims of pedophilia against Drake. Drake did not sue Lamar, but the judge says this was an opinion in a war of words. Drake and Kendrick Lamar had a rap battle last year that drew worldwide attention. I'm Corva Coleman, NPR News in Washington.