Bloomberg looks into why Qatar is leading U.S. negotiations with Hamas over hostages. The Washington Post has further details on the energy-rich state’s history as a regional mediator.

After three weeks without a speaker, House Republicans finally elected the relatively unknown Mike Johnson of Louisiana. Politico has the story. 

Trump was called to testify for the first time in his New York civil-fraud trial and fined $10,000 for violating his gag order again. NBC News has more.