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
Axios reports Trump told MBS the Gaza war is over and he now expects Saudi Arabia to move toward peace with Israel. US officials hope for progress ahead of next week’s White House meeting.
BBC apologizes to President Trump for misleading Panorama edit of his January 6, 2021 speech, but rejects $1B compensation demand.
A new poll shows that Democratic voters are "more enthusiastic" than Republican voters about casting their ballots in next year’s congressional midterm elections. 79% of Democrats said they would “regret it if they don’t vote.”
The building of an American army base on the Gazan border would be nigh irreversible. Why we must not let it happen. Opinion.
US Ambassador and Syria Envoy Tom Barrack calls Syrian President al-Sharaa’s White House meeting 'historic shift,' praises Syria’s move from isolation to regional partnership.
Trump signs into law the bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, after the House of Representatives approved it by a majority of 222 to 209.
British PM Keir Starmer urges BBC to correct their mistakes after Trump threatens to sue the broadcaster for $1B over a misleading speech edit.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US expects “good deals” with Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington next week.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Donald Trump's letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon him.
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo rejected President Trump’s call to ask President Isaac Herzog to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing confidence that Netanyahu will be acquitted.
In a quirky diplomatic gesture, Trump presented his “Victory 45-47” perfume to Syria’s al-Sharaa-spraying both him and his foreign minister in the Oval Office.
President Herzog received a signed letter from President Trump urging him to consider pardoning Netanyahu. Herzog clarified that a pardon request requires a formal procedure in accordance with the rules.
President Trump says he has an “obligation” to sue the BBC after it misrepresented his Jan. 6 speech. BBC leaders resigned amid backlash over edits that omitted his call for demonstrators to “act peacefully.”
In an interview with the Washington Post, Syrian President accuses Israel of expansionism and demands a withdrawal to pre-December 8 borders, says Trump backs Syria’s position in ongoing negotiations.
President Trump rebukes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she criticized his meeting with Syria’s president.
After meeting Syria’s President Sharaa, Trump voices support for a US-backed Israel-Syria security deal, saying he gets along well with Sharaa despite his “rough past.”
Amid reports of Iran restoring its nuclear facilities, an Israeli official tells Kan News that Israel seeks to topple the Islamic regime by the time President Trump ends his term.
Reports from the US state that President Trump threatened to sue BBC for $1 billion after it edited a video of him making it look like he supported the Jan. 6 riots.
The BBC stated that it has received a letter from President Trump threatening legal action over the misleading editing of a video of a speech he gave on January 6, 2021.
Despite strikes, analysts believe Iran retains key nuclear capabilities, raising fears that its uranium stockpile and secret sites could soon trigger renewed conflict with Israel.
US President Trump condemns the BBC after top execs resigned over editing his Jan. 6 speech: “Very dishonest people who tried to step on the scales of a Presidential Election.”
Source in Saudi royal family says Crown Prince's upcoming visit to US may pave the way for renewing dialogue with Israel.
President Trump says an international force will arrive in Gaza “very soon,” calling it “strong peace.” He warns Hamas of severe consequences if it fails to comply: “They’ve got a big problem.”
President Trump confirms Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, says it will be the first of many in his second term. Kazakhstan says the move aligns with its policy of dialogue, respect, and regional stability.
Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapses during a press conference about a new agreement with pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing prices.
President Trump reacts to Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win in interview with Fox News, calling his speech “angry” and warning he’s “off to a bad start.”
US President reacts to socialist candidate's victory in NYC mayoral election, says Americans 'have a choice between communism and common sense.'
President Trump hinted that Saudi Arabia could soon join the Abraham Accords, praising progress in normalization talks and highlighting a key meeting with Saudi officials.
President Trump will host Syrian President next Monday in a historic White House visit, signaling a potential thaw in US-Syria ties amid efforts to rebuild and counter ISIS.
A new survey finds most US Jews view Israel as vital to Jewish continuity, support Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, and credit him with securing the hostage release deal.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet President Trump on Nov. 18 as the US pushes Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords.
President Trump endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor, warning of funding cuts if Zohran Mamdani wins.
President Herzog, speaking at the Rabin memorial, praised the Trump administration's regional peace efforts and urged Palestinians to abandon terror and fulfill all deal clauses.
In interview with “60 Minutes”, Trump says he secured all Israeli hostages from Gaza, pushed Netanyahu, and “knocked the hell out of Iran.” He warns Hamas: “They’ll be taken out if they misbehave.”
President Trump addresses Republican Jewish Coalition’s Annual Leadership Summit, touts his record on Israel, national security, and fighting antisemitism: “Israel has never had a better friend than President Donald J. Trump.”
Now, only a short time remains before ICE decides on my OSUP release. Until then, I will spend my time in prayer and reflection, and before any official announcement, I want to express my deepest thanks to President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Kristi Noem, the Acting Director of ICE, the Dallas Field Office Director, and the AUSA who handled my case.
Trump shares footage of Rep. Ilhan Omar saying “Somalia is our home” during a Minnesota rally, urging her to “go back” to Somalia.
President Trump announces plans to resume US nuclear testing, citing foreign programs. The statement comes moments before his high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.
President Trump admits he’s “not allowed” to run for a third term, citing constitutional limits.
President Trump backs Israel’s right to retaliate after Hamas attacked soldiers in Rafah: Hamas is a limited factor in the Middle East deal.
North Korea launches cruise missiles from the Yellow Sea ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to South Korea.
Arab Barghouti, son of jailed archterrorist Marwan Barghouti, urges Trump to secure his father's release amid Gaza truce, calling him a unifying figure and key to peace.
Trump withdraws Joel Rayburn’s nomination for top State Dept. role after Senate concerns over Syria troop disclosures. Rayburn denies wrongdoing.
Trump rules out running for VP in 2028, calling it “too cute,” but hints at interest in a third term.
White House reporter Jake Turx says solution to disarming Hamas is to 'put the Temple Mount on the table,' says terror group 'doesn't care' about anything else.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed claims of US control over Israel’s defense policy, stressing that Israel acts independently and “does not ask permission” to defend itself.
President Trump oversees agreement ending months of border conflict as ASEAN leaders convene in Malaysia for regional and trade talks.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump says Middle East peace is “real” and historic, citing Iran’s nuclear dismantling and broad Arab-Israeli cooperation, and warns Hamas to uphold ceasefire or face consequences.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by 10% over ad by the Ontario government that misrepresented Reagan’s stance on tariffs.
US President Donald Trump urges Hamas to promptly return the bodies of deceased hostages, including two Americans, warning that failure to comply could prompt international action. 'I am watching this very closely.'
During a stop at Al-Udeid Air Base, US President Donald Trump welcomes Qatar’s Emir and Prime Minister aboard Air Force One, praising their role in Middle East peace efforts and expressing confidence in the current ceasefire with Hamas.
Fadwa Barghouti urges US President Trump to help free her husband, Marwan Barghouti, who is serving life in Israel for murderous attacks against Israelis.
PM Netanyahu rejects claims of US control over Israeli policy, stressing independence while praising Trump’s support in Gaza and hostage rescue efforts.
Responding to the Knesset’s passing of a sovereignty bill, President Trump tells reporters not to worry, insisting Israel won't take action in Judea and Samaria.
A Jewish reporter asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt if President Trump had considered the Third Temple as his next historic building project.
In an interview with TIME Magazine, President Trump said any Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would cost it US support, while pledging continued peace efforts across the region.
Trump imposes major sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, urging a Ukraine ceasefire. Treasury warns of further action and calls on allies to join the effort to pressure Putin’s war machine.
Following the Knesset vote on the sovereignty bill, right-wing MKs emphasized that Israel’s independence and the move toward sovereignty strengthen-rather than endanger-ties with the US.
Paul Ingrassia withdraws nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel after reports of racist and anti-Israel messages surface.
President Trump warns Hamas could be “taken care of very quickly” if it continues to violate the ceasefire, but says he prefers to give the group a chance to honor the deal.
