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Former President Donald Trump appealed the ruling in his New York fraud case, seeking to avoid paying the ordered $454 million bond for the appeal. Prosecutors also requested a gag order to prevent Trump from making public remarks about witnesses and court staff. Palestinian Prime Minister's resignation raised hopes for political reform in Gaza amidst Israel's desire for a prisoner exchange and a potential ceasefire. A US airman died after self-immolating outside the Israeli Embassy in protest of the war. The Federal Trade Commission sued to block the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, fearing increased prices and reduced competition in the grocery market. Supreme Court debated Republican governor-backed social media platform regulations in Florida and Texas. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel resigned to pave the way for Trump's new endorsed leaders. Sweden's approval to join NATO marked a significant shift for the traditionally neutral country. Albert Einstein School of Medicine students received perpetual free tuition thanks to a generous donation from a professor. The Bulletin Brief: Trump Appeals Fraud Ruling as Prosecutors Seek a Gag Order (CBS, NBC) Israel Ponders Ceasefire, Palestinian Government Resigns & US Soldier Dies (AP) (NYT) (Reuters) US Sues to block Kroger-Albertsons Merger (AP, NBC) Supreme Court continues to doubt the need for regulation of social media platforms (AP) RNC Chariwoman Ronna McDaniel announced her resignation on a Monday (NBC) Sweden finally joins NATO (Reuters) Free tuition for the Albert Einstein School of Medicine (CBS)