DOJ files lawsuit against New York, Gov. Hochul, and AG Letitia James
This legal action follows a similar lawsuit against Illinois, signaling the DOJ’s intensified efforts to enforce federal immigration laws.
February 13, 2025World News
How USAID laundered money to the Taliban
The money-laundering operation required multiple steps and plausible deniability for USAID, the State Department, and the UN.
February 13, 2025
Trump talks with Putin about negotiating end to Ukraine war
Trump's call with Putin, the first-known conversation between the presidents since Trump's return to the White House, comes just ahead of the war's third anniversary.
February 13, 2025
2024 deadliest year for journalists; media claims most killed by Israel’s military
In October, the IDF said that six Al Jazeera journalists were members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
February 12, 2025
JD Vance to visit Dachau on Thursday, the latest VP to tour the Nazi camp
He will also meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who will be key to President Donald Trump’s professed goal of ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
February 12, 2025
Under Biden, American universities raked in nearly $1 billion from mystery offshore donors, including some linked to China
While universities are required to disclose those foreign donors to the federal government under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration broke the precedent.
February 12, 2025
US-funded condoms not sent to Gaza Strip, Musk admits
Trump's efficiency czar walks back claims that USAID was spending tens of millions of dollars on condoms for the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, after Gaza Province confused with Gaza Strip.
February 12, 2025
Trump secures American’s release from Russian prison after Biden’s failed attempts
Though Fogel began serving his sentence in June 2022, the Biden administration did not designate him as 'wrongfully detained' until late last year.
February 12, 2025
Hamas-linked lobbying network expands political influence in Europe, new report shows
LP4Q describes itself as an organization established 'at the initiative of parliamentarians who support Palestinian rights.'
February 12, 2025
Jared Kushner behind Gaza resettlement plan – report
The president’s son-in-law floated the idea of moving Gazans out in order to rebuild the coastal enclave a year ago.
February 12, 2025
Rubio: ‘Don’t believe anything Hamas says’
'It's not a stupid ceasefire,' says US Secretary of State, emphasizing Israel must not allow Hamas to rebuild itself during the Gaza truce, as Netanyahu warns of return to war if hostages not released on Saturday.
February 12, 2025
‘West Bank annexation will work out very well,’ says Trump
President Trump refuses to guarantee Israel won't apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, says 'annexation will work out automatically.'
February 12, 2025
Trump to Jordan’s King Abdullah: ‘We will take Gaza’
King Abdullah said Jordan would not take in additional Gazans and would do what was in the best interests of his country.
February 11, 2025
Gulf of Mexico becomes Gulf of America on US Google Maps
For most Americans who have an updated version of Google Maps, they should only see 'Gulf of America.' Mexican users should only see 'Gulf of Mexico,' while international users see both names.
February 11, 2025
USAID provided assistance to Al Qaeda, Hezbollah terrorists – report
The agency targeted by the Trump administration reportedly funded a future senior Al Qaeda recruiter’s college tuition and sent supplies to Hezbollah.
February 11, 2025
Two Jewish actors take top honors at Critics Choice Awards
While Adam Brody and Adrien Brody are Jewish, they are not related.
February 11, 2025
Trump says no right of return for Palestinians in Gaza under his plan for US ‘ownership’
It comes as he has ramped up pressure on Arab states, especially U.S. allies Jordan and Egypt, to take in Palestinians from Gaza.
February 10, 2025
Anti-Trump think tanks rake in millions from taxpayers for ‘virtual exchanges’ in Africa, women’s empowerment conference in Saudi Arabia
Republicans have criticized both think tanks over their central roles in what’s been dubbed the 'censorship-industrial complex,' a network of university and think tank researchers that worked closely with federal agencies to censor content on social media.
February 10, 2025
At USAID, funding for terror-tied groups and internal hostility toward Israel goes back years
Under Samantha Power, former president Joe Biden's pick to run USAID, agency officials fought pro-Israel policymaking at the State Department, often urging their colleagues at Foggy Bottom to pare down statements that praised the Jewish state.
February 10, 2025
‘Fake Christian Jew-Hatred’ – Evangelical leader urges Trump to reject Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens
Evangelical Christian leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore criticizes President Trump for posing with populist pundit Tucker Carlson, calls on White House to distance itself from those accused of antisemitism on the far-right.
February 10, 2025
Poll: Americans back Trump’s Israel policies; few support Gaza plan
New poll shows few Americans believe Trump is sincere about his Gaza relocation plan while a plurality of Israelis believe Trump's plan could realistically be implemented.
February 10, 2025
Super Bowl halftime show interrupted by anti-Israel protester
Neither the NFL nor the entertainment production company knew of the stunt ahead of time.
February 10, 2025
Next US ambassador to Israel hints at changes of ‘biblical proportion’
Former Governor Mike Huckabee, nominated as US Ambassador to Israel, says Hamas 'cannot exist,' lauds Trump's Gaza relocation plan.
February 10, 2025
Trump: ‘Freed Israeli hostages looked like Holocaust survivors’
Trump says that the U.S. is 'going to lose our patience' if Hamas abuse of captives continues
February 10, 2025
Elizabeth Pipko: Trump and Netanyahu—The best duo to take on war in Gaza
'When it comes to bringing peace to people in Israel and in Gaza, a shift away from the status quo could be the only solution to this never-ending crisis.'
February 9, 2025
Iran’s attempts on Trump’s life were more serious than initially disclosed, book reveals
During his 2024 campaign, officials warned Trump that Iranian terrorists had access to surface-to-air missiles and were planning to crash his private plane.
February 9, 2025
‘Joe, you’re fired’: Trump cuts off Biden’s intelligence access
Trump has been on what his critics might call a revenge spree, targeting anyone who ever crossed him.
February 9, 2025
Chief Prosecutor Khan first on US ICC sanctions blacklist
Khan, who is British, paid a visit to New York as recently as Jan. 27 to brief the U.N. Security Council on Sudan.
February 9, 2025
Israeli president blasts BBC for comparing hostages to Hamas terrorists
'We are a democracy' - Israel's president castigates the BBC, accusing the media giant of drawing an 'outrageous' false equivalence between Israeli hostages and convicted Hamas terrorists jailed in Israel.
February 9, 2025
Trump cuts aid to South Africa over its ICJ case against Israel, Iran ties
South Africa is 'undermining' US foreign policy and thus ‘poses national security threats' to America and its allies, said the executive order.
February 9, 2025
Could Turkey, Qatar face legal action for hosting Hamas?
Global coalition of 850 organizations combating antisemitism launch campaign pushing for legal action against leaders of Qatar, Turkey, and other states that harbor Hamas leaders or sponsor the group.
February 9, 2025
Jew-hating UN official: Israel ‘arrogant’ for leaving HRC
Albanese did not acknowledge that the populations of both Gaza and Palestinian Authority-controlled enclaves in Judea and Samaria have grown since October 7th, which disproves her allegation of genocide against the Palestinians.
February 9, 2025
US Supreme Court to weigh landmark terrorism case targeting Palestinian Authority’s ‘pay-for-slay’ program
If the justices rule in favor of the plaintiffs, it could set a precedent allowing American victims of international terrorism to pursue legal claims against foreign entities that support or enable such attacks.
February 8, 2025
US Senator Ted Cruz says Biden Administration ‘poured hundreds of millions’ into Hamas
Cruz:'Throughout the Biden administration, they knew the money they were pouring into Gaza would benefit Hamas. They did it anyway.'
February 7, 2025
Left-wing militant group pushing anti-ICE protests in LA teaches ‘self-defense’ classes to fend off deportation raids
UdB seeks to model itself on militant groups, such as the Brown Berets and the Black Panthers, as well as the socialist revolutions of Cuba and Venezuela.
February 7, 2025
Fun and creativity abound over Trump’s plan to transform Gaza
'What’s next – a Trump golf course in Rafah?' someone wrote on X.
February 7, 2025
New Mexico courtroom devolves into brawl as 3 people rush defendant in homicide case
Felony charges were filed against two men: battery and assault on a public official.
February 7, 2025
Trump slaps sanctions on anti-Israel International Criminal Court
The sanctions, the White House said, are in direct response to the 'ICC’s biased attacks on the U.S. and Israel.'
February 7, 2025
Musk’s Nazi-like salute sends Tesla into tailspin
In California, traditionally a Tesla stronghold, sales declined by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2024, with a concerning 12% drop for the entire year.
February 7, 2025
Not kidding: Michigan State Rep says she sterilized herself to protest Trump
Pohutsky, who has promoted herself as the first openly bisexual member of the Michigan House, on Thursday took to X to claim that 'many men' are not happy with her decision.
February 7, 2025
Standing together: Rep. Brian Mast meets wounded IDF soldier Ari Spitz
Mast, a U.S. Army veteran, lost both legs and a finger in 2010 while clearing explosives during an operation with the Army Rangers in Kandahar.
February 7, 2025
Trump remarks on Gaza not cause for Democrat freakout, Fetterman says
To Fetterman, no one is being honest about the devastation on the ground in Gaza and the need to move citizens out in the short term.
February 6, 2025
Biden State Dept privately downplayed use of ‘jihad’ and ‘occupation’ in UNRWA-made study materials, saying only ‘some other audiences’ view the terms as ‘inappropriate’
The memo offers a fresh window into the Biden administration's decision to restore funding to UNRWA—one that shows the Biden State Department was well aware of the issues plaguing the embattled relief agency but opted to barrel forward with funds anyway.
February 6, 2025
‘Trump’s Gaza plan is the first good idea I’ve heard,’ says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lavishes praise on Donald Trump, calling him the 'best friend Israel has ever had in the White House,' and lauds Gaza resettlement plan as the 'first good idea' he has heard on Gaza's future.
February 6, 2025
Israel to ‘turn over’ Gaza to US, says Trump, but no US troops will be deployed
White House appears to walk back Trump's claim that resettlement of Gazans will be permanent, as president defends plan, saying no American troops would be deployed to Gaza.
February 6, 2025
Accusing Trump of ‘ethnic cleansing,’ congressman proposes impeachment over Gaza plan
Democratic lawmaker calls for Trump's impeachment, after the president proposed relocating Gaza's population to third-party countries, calling the plan 'ethnic cleansing.'
February 6, 2025
Saudis deny Trump’s claims on Israel normalization, blast Gaza plan as ‘ethnic cleansing fantasy’
Riyadh pushes back on President Trump's claim that Saudi Arabia is willing to normalize ties with Israel without Palestinian statehood, while bashing president's Gaza relocation plan as 'fantasy of ethnic cleansing.'
February 6, 2025
Pro-Trump Arab American group changes name after US president floats controversial Gaza plan
'The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too,' Trump told reporters. 'We’ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site.'
February 6, 2025
White House expands search for countries to take in Gazans – report
Along with Egypt and Jordan, Trump administration is reportedly considering three other territories to take in Gazans part of the president's plan to rehabilitate the coastal enclave.
February 6, 2025
EU rejects Trump’s postwar plan, says Gaza ‘an integral part of a Palestinian state’
An EU spokesperson reaffirmed the commitment to two-state solution as a resolution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
February 5, 2025
Favorite son? New Yorkers like Trump more than Dem governor, poll finds
She also holds a negative 44-48 percent job approval rating, with only 22 percent saying that Hochul's administration has improved New York's fiscal condition.
February 5, 2025Trump’s Gaza plan draws praise, condemnations, and outrage
Israeli leaders and Republicans laud Trump for 'bold new plan' to resettle Gazans, while European foreign ministers reject the plan, and Palestinian leaders and far-left Democrats accuse Trump of planning 'ethnic cleansing.'
February 5, 2025
Stockholm cracks down on mosque serving as Iranian spy ring
Swedish authorities escalated their investigation last month with a late-night raid on Mohsen Hakimollahi’s Stockholm residence.
February 5, 2025
Netanyahu gifts golden pager to Trump who got the message and reacted
The prime minister called the president ‘the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House' in their joint press conference.
February 5, 2025
Disabled ‘climate leaders’ in Asia, ‘indigenous language tech’ in Latin America, and terror sympathizers in the Middle East: Where the Biden admin funneled USAID money
Here's a rundown of USAID spending under President Joe Biden.
February 5, 2025
‘People like the idea’: Trump teases support for Israel’s annexation plan
'People do like the idea, but we haven't taken a position on it yet. But we will be making an announcement probably on that very specific topic over the next four weeks.'
February 5, 2025
Trump admin to send Israel $1 billion in bombs and bulldozers
This would be in addition to the $8 billion in arms already requested by the former administration.
February 5, 2025Under Trump plan, US will ‘own’ Gaza – but who will live there?
President Trump presents ambitious plan to relocate Gaza Strip's entire population, but says he doesn't 'necessarily' back Israeli resettlement of Gaza, says it will be turned into 'Riviera of the Middle East' and a home for the 'world's people.'
February 5, 2025Trump: If Iran tries to assassinate me, they’ll get ‘obliterated’
'There won't be anything left' - President Donald Trump threatens Iran with obliteration if Tehran attempts to assassinate him, as he signs executive order imposing tougher sanctions.
February 5, 2025
Trump warmly welcomes Netanyahu, calls for resettling Gazans ‘permanently’
The president did not say whether he thought Palestinians would have a “right” to return to Gaza
February 5, 2025