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, 2025
Trump’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, 2025
Under 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, 2025
Trump: 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
Saudis not demanding Palestinian state, Trump says after meeting with Netanyahu Trump and Netanyahu praised each other's leadership. 'We have a combination that's very unbeatable,' Trump said. February 5, 2025
LA talent agency adds Biden to star-studded roster Though CAA is usually tied with big movie stars and A-list celebrities, the Los Angeles talent agency is no stranger to political heavyweights. February 4, 2025
In a first, Pakistani Muslim cleric leads solidarity trip to Israel ‘Pakistan and Israel are on the same side in the fight against extremism,’ says Sufi Muslim leader from Pakistan during visit to towns in southern Israel devastated during October 7th invasion. February 4, 2025
Trump to watch 47-minute film on horrors of Oct 7 attack following urgent recommendation The film documents the full extent of the Hamas-led massacre, showing atrocities committed against Israeli civilians and foreign workers in real time. February 4, 2025
Lawsuit against US charity that employed Hamas captor dismissed Judge claims that rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan failed to prove that the People Media Project knew its journalist was a member of Hamas. February 4, 2025
Netanyahu meets with Elon Musk, secures major AI deal with US Tech mogul and Department of Government Efficiency administrator Elon Musk agrees to partner up with Israel's AI program during meeting with Netanyahu. February 4, 2025
‘Israel is tiny’ – Trump’s response to Israel annexation plans Trump says 'no guarantee' Gaza ceasefire will hold, responds to questions regarding Israel's possible annexation of parts of Judea and Samaria by emphasizing the country's 'small size.' February 4, 2025
Trump has ‘agreed’ USAID should be shut down, Musk says A new in-depth Middle East Forum report revealed that USAID has given $164 million taxpayer dollars to Islamist groups, including $122 million to groups aligned with designated terrorists and their supporters, justifies the ongoing overhaul of the agency. February 4, 2025
Democratic state overwhelmingly supports Trump’s deportation of illegal immigrants Trump also supports denying residency in the U.S. to any migrants who support Hamas and other terror groups. February 3, 2025
Trump suspends funding to South Africa for land confiscation and human rights violations The country recently played a controversial role in facilitating international legal actions against Israel at the International Criminal Court, accusing Israel of war crimes during its conflict with Gaza. February 3, 2025
Panama caves to US pressure, won’t renew canal agreement with China The initiative seeks to spread Chinese Communist influence worldwide through public investment from Beijing. February 3, 2025
RFK grilled in Senate over claims of Jewish ‘immunity’ to COVID-19 Colorado senator presses Trump's Health and Human services nominee on 2023 comments suggesting COVID-19 may have been engineered to specifically target some ethnic groups, while leaving others, including Ashkenazi Jews, more immune. February 3, 2025
Trump ready for ‘very big meetings’ with Netanyahu, expelling Gazans on the agenda President Trump drops hints about 'very big meetings' and 'progress' in Middle East talks involving Israel, ahead of his planned meeting with Israel's prime minister. February 3, 2025
BBC refers to Israeli hostages as ‘prisoners,’ then apologizes The BBC issues apology after a news anchor referred to three Israeli men held captive by the Hamas terror organization for over a year as 'prisoners.' February 2, 2025
How the Saudis are sneaking into Phase II of the Hamas-Israel deal – report Both the Israeli and American leaders would like to see a broader agreement that would have normalized relations with Riyadh as the new end game. February 2, 2025
Under pressure from his own gov’t, Netanyahu looks to enlist Trump to change 2nd phase of hostage deal Israel's finance minister presses Netanyahu to renegotiate hostage deal and promote annexation plan for Judea and Samaria during meeting with Trump. February 2, 2025
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond A new analysis by the Budget Lab at Yale laid out the possible damage to the U.S. economy, saying the average household would lose the equivalent of $1,170 in income from the taxes. February 2, 2025
