Breaking news and coverage on US President Donald Trump and wife, First Lady Melania Trump. Political developments, rallies, speeches, interviews and updates from the White House in Washington DC
Announcing the nomination on Truth Social, Trump says Patel "is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and ‘America First’ fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People.
Senator Lindsey Graham tells Axios US President-elect is keen on achieving a ceasefire and hostage agreement in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20.
Donald Trump has announced that Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, will be the US Ambassador to France. Trump trusts Kushner's ability to represent US interests abroad.
Will President-elect Trump be able to maintain his previously demonstrated unconditional support for Israel in this radicalized world climate?
And let us not forget the Evangelicals who have been pro-Israel since the time of the Balfour Declaration. Opinion.
Several of President-elect’s Cabinet nominees and appointees, including Lee Zeldin and Elise Stefanik, have been targeted by bomb threats and swatting attacks. FBI investigating.
New poll: Trump's popularity continues to soar, with a 6% increase since the pre-election period; support for Biden at an unprecedented low.
President-elect’s team reportedly exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader in a bid to reduce the risk of armed conflict through diplomatic efforts.
'The Iran Regime is the root cause of the chaos & terror that has been unleashed across the region. We will not tolerate the status quo of their support for terrorism,' says Rep. Waltz on X.
National Camp unites, for first time since US elections, in special Yesha Council meeting, to formulate strategy for upcoming change of US government.
'There is opportunity for historic changes for Judea and Samaria, but we must navigate them very carefully and responsibly. I’ll even say, patiently,' said Bezalel Smotrich at the Yesha Council conference.
White House announces that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
President-elect announces his intention to implement a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% increase on tariffs for Chinese goods already subject to duties.
Special Counsel Jack Smith announces he is dropping the federal cases against US President-elect Donald Trump regarding election subversion and mishandling of classified documents.
Likud MK Amir Ohana addresses Yesha Council conference on the incoming Trump Administration, says Trump's reelection and cabinet picks restore optimism after the most difficult year for the Jews since the Holocaust.
Rollins served as White House domestic policy chief during Trump’s first presidency and is currently the president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, which has been instrumental in preparing for Trump’s return to the White House.
How will the incoming president handle the remaining hostages in Gaza - including several American citizens?
Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, wants FBI to question pro-Hamas protesters.
Trump's appointments indicate that the U.S. will likely return to a policy of "maximum pressure" on Iran in an attempt to halt its nuclear program. Military action is also on the table.
United Hatzalah congratulated Howard Lutnick who has donated millions of dollars to the organization.
Hebrew media reports President-Elect's people have begun preparing to impose sanctions on ICC officials responsible for the warrants against Israeli leaders 2 months before Trump's inauguration.
Trump nominates former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General of the United States after Gaetz's withdrawal due to fallout from investigation against him.
Concerns raised for the safety and health of Trump after reports that two ambulances and several vans full of Secret Service officers had driven out of Mar-a-Lago, but the vehicles were part of Vance’s motorcade.
SpaceX launches the sixth test flight of its Starship rocket, as President-elect looks on.
US President-elect nominates cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality to serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator.
President-elect announces that Howard Lutnick, Chairman & CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is his nominee for Secretary of Commerce in his administration.
Leaders of the Italian village of Ollolai in Sardinia found a creative way to increase the dwindling population.
Duffy served in the House from 2011 to 2019, representing the state of Wisconsin.
Ukrainian President suggests that Russia's war in Ukraine could conclude "faster" once Trump assumes office. "We must do everything to ensure that the war ends next year through diplomatic means."
Hostages' families hold protest in Tel Aviv, call on US President-elect Trump to intervene - and bring about the release of their loved ones.
Wright will also be a member of the newly formed Council of National Energy which Trump says "will oversee the path to US energy dominance".
CNN report: Despite not likely taking a formal role within the new Trump administration, Trump's son-in-law is seen as central to its Middle East strategy.
Diplomatic source says that US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that Israel needs to reach an agreement which will end the war in Lebanon.
'Huge opportunities are waiting ahead, to apply sovereignty, to do what Israel needs to,' MK Ohad Tal says, praising US President-elect Donald Trump's newest cabinet picks.
Soon-to-be US Amb. to Israel in special interview: "I oppose the two state solution, that's a position that Trump has held and I expect that he will continue to."
Energy Minister tells Reuters Israel expects the Trump administration to take a strong stance against Iran and its nuclear ambitions, potentially creating opportunity for additional peace agreements.
Two Iranian officials tell The New York Times that Elon Musk met Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in New York to discuss ways to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States.
President-elect Trump's associates have delivered an explicit promise that as soon as he enters the White House, he will remove all restrictions on the supply of military equipment and ammunition to Israel.
President-elect Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Former New York State Assemblyman and founder of Americans Against Anti-Semitism Dov Hikind, whose name has been floated for Trump's Antisemitism Envoy, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the political situation in the US and how to combat rising antisemitism.
German media alleges that Ukraine seeks a new deterrent amid growing fears that Trump will withdraw US support for the war against Russia.
US National Security Adviser tells reporters Biden raised the issue of the American hostages being held in Gaza during his meeting at the White House with Trump: We’re prepared to work with the incoming team to secure the release of the hostages.
Special counsel Jack Smith asks federal appeals court to pause proceedings in his effort to overturn decision to dismiss the criminal classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump and two others.
Israeli officials tell The Washington Post that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Trump and Jared Kushner that Israel is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.
President-elect Donald Trump officially announced Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his pick for Secretary of State. 'Marco is a highly respected leader and a very powerful voice for freedom.'
Upon hearing the news in Amsterdam, the horror of my initial reaction was mixed with added gratitude that Harris lost. Within a few days of Trump’s victory, Qatar agreed to evict Hamas leaders and Hamas wants an “immediate” end to the war. Opinion.
President-Elect Donald Trump meets with outgoing President Biden at the White House.
Ambassador-to-be Mike Huckabee, on option for applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, says, 'Of course, but the president will decide.'
US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that X owner Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency.
US President-elect says the South Dakota Governor will work to "guarantee that our American Homeland is secure from our adversaries."
US President-elect announces that he has nominated Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense in his new Cabinet.
Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, previously served as the director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term.
Witkoff, a real estate investor, was born to a Jewish family in the Bronx and raised in Baldwin Harbor, New York.
Former Arkansas Governor and friend of Israel named as the next US Ambassador to the Jewish State.
Waltz, a Green Beret veteran who served in Afghanistan, the Middle East and Africa, has been a strong supporter of Israel.
. Trump ignited America's silent majority. Opinion.
Harley Lippman, political analyst and foreign policy expert, tells what Israel can expect from the incoming President.
The Prime Minister said recently in closed talks that after Trump's entry into the White House, the issue of sovereignty over the Judea and Samaria areas should be revisited.
Stephen Miller, hardline Jewish Trump aide, to become deputy chief of staff as immigration becomes top issue.
Sources tell Axios the meeting between Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and US President-elect was aimed at passing messages from Netanyahu to Trump and briefing Trump on Israel's plans in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran for the next two months.
