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Trump:

'My endorsement turned the tide in Netanyahu's favor'

President Trump claims his endorsement of Benjamin Netanyahu shifted the Israeli election outcome, turning what he called a likely defeat into a stalemate or victory.

'My endorsement turned the tide in Netanyahu's favor'

Trump:

'The war in Iran will end when I want it to'

Trump says he would attack Iran again without hesitation and insists he will decide when the war ends, demanding guarantees that Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

'The war in Iran will end when I want it to'

Trump on Iran war:

'We had no choice, we didn’t start the war'

Trump defends the war against Iran, warning that Tehran's missiles could threaten US cities: It should’ve been done a long time ago.

'We had no choice, we didn’t start the war'

'He has done a very good job'

Trump denies Netanyahu requested second endorsement

President Trump denies reports that Netanyahu sought another endorsement ahead of Israel's election, while praising the Prime Minister's leadership and their joint actions against Iran.

Trump denies Netanyahu requested second endorsement

Netanyahu rejects CNN report that Trump blocked Iran strike

CNN claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought joint US-Israeli attack on Iran before elections, failed to secure US President Donald Trump's approval. Prime Minister's Office: Fake news.

Netanyahu rejects CNN report that Trump blocked Iran strike

Trump on Iran:

'I’m going to make a great deal'

After ruling out US strikes on Iran on Sunday, Trump says he is willing to take time to secure a nuclear agreement and warns of the dangers of a nuclear-armed Tehran.

'I’m going to make a great deal'

Trump:

'Jewish voters of Abdul El-Sayed should be ashamed of themselves'

Trump criticizes Jewish voters backing Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, whose statements on Israel and response to a synagogue attack have drawn controversy.

'Jewish voters of Abdul El-Sayed should be ashamed of themselves'

'We have to finish the job'

Trump renews endorsement of Netanyahu

President Trump reiterates his endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election, praising their joint achievements against Iran and urging Israelis to vote for him.

Trump renews endorsement of Netanyahu

'Campaigning for jihadist'

Trump slams Obama over El-Sayed endorsement

Pres. Trump attacks former Pres. Barack Obama over his endorsement of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and urges voters to support Republican Mike Rogers.

Trump slams Obama over El-Sayed endorsement

Trump on Iran:

'We have to make sure they never have a nuclear weapon'

Trump warns Iran could face additional US strikes while leaving the door open to a nuclear deal.

'We have to make sure they never have a nuclear weapon'

Report:

US military has strike plans ready for Iran

CENTCOM has reportedly prepared several options for renewed strikes against Iran after the midterms, pending Trump’s approval.

US military has strike plans ready for Iran

US Ambassador to Turkey:

'Could there be an Iran strike this weekend? Absolutely'

US Ambassador Tom Barrack says military strikes on Iran could happen this weekend, warning Trump is serious about taking action if diplomacy fails. Trump responds: I don’t know anything about it.

'Could there be an Iran strike this weekend? Absolutely'

Trump on Iran:

'We could take the whole country'

President Trump says Iran is economically crippled and the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving open the possibility of further military strikes.

'We could take the whole country'

US ambassador to UN:

Blasts UN rapporteur for undermining US attack on narcoterrorists

Mike Waltz accuses UN rapporteur Ben Saul of undermining the US fight against narcoterrorist groups, citing Chinese funding and his repeated criticism of counterterrorism operations.

Blasts UN rapporteur for undermining US attack on narcoterrorists

Trump:

'Iran war will end soon, but further US strikes remain possible'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon and gas prices will fall, after earlier warning of possible further strikes to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

'Iran war will end soon, but further US strikes remain possible'

Report:

Trump eyes multi-day Iran offensive after midterms

Trump is reportedly considering several days of renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites, missiles and energy infrastructure, according to The Atlantic.

Trump eyes multi-day Iran offensive after midterms

Trump

'Iran trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterms'

President Trump accuses Tehran of fabricating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, condemns the killing of Iranian protesters, and vows that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

'Iran trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterms'

Who will bear the cost of confronting Iran?

Tehran’s nuclear activities and military network are Israeli security concerns regardless of who occupies the White House. Opinion.

Who will bear the cost of confronting Iran?

Netanyahu to Arutz Sheva:

Trump's endorsement came as a complete surprise

In an extensive interview ahead of the Knesset elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies seeking President Trump's endorsement and recounts their conversation afterward.

Trump's endorsement came as a complete surprise

Did Trump block Iran strike?

Netanyahu: Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects a Financial Times report claiming President Trump prevented Israel from launching a major attack against Iran earlier this month.

Netanyahu:  Incorrect report. One day, the truth will come out

Trump:

'We obliterated Iran's nuclear program, war will end very soon'

President Trump says the war with Iran will end very soon, praises US strikes on its nuclear program, and keeps the possibility of further military action open.

'We obliterated Iran's nuclear program, war will end very soon'

Report:

US and Israel prepare new Iran strikes after midterm elections

The New York Times reports that the US and Israel are preparing a short, intensive military campaign against Iran after the midterms, targeting nuclear sites and energy infrastructure.

US and Israel prepare new Iran strikes after midterm elections

Trump:

'Iran war was one of my administration's greatest achievements'

President Trump says he has no regrets about the war with Iran, crediting it with preventing a nuclear threat as he considers further military action.

'Iran war was one of my administration's greatest achievements'

As Trump weighs Iran strikes

Report: US reducing Middle East troop presence

NBC News reports that the US is withdrawing troops and reducing embassy staff across the Middle East as Trump considers new military strikes against Iran's nuclear and oil facilities.

Report: US reducing Middle East troop presence

Report:

Netanyahu planned to attack Iran, Trump said - don't

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly ordered the Israel Defense Forces to prepare for a large-scale military strike against Iran, but the operation was halted following opposition from US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu planned to attack Iran, Trump said - don't

'It’s too early'

Trump holds off on endorsing Vance for 2028

President Trump declines to endorse JD Vance for 2028, saying it is too early to discuss the race.

Trump holds off on endorsing Vance for 2028

'The nice way or the not nice way'

Trump weighs next move against Iran

President Trump says the US must decide how to secure victory over Iran, declines to provide details on Hegseth's meetings in Israel.

Trump weighs next move against Iran

To avoid deportation

Anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil appeals to Supreme Court

Columbia University protest leader Mahmoud Khalil asks the Supreme Court to review a ruling that could allow the Trump administration to detain and deport him.

Anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil appeals to Supreme Court

'Not getting involved'

Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu

Vice President JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu in Israel's election despite Trump's support, explains he is focusing on the midterms.

Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu

Report:

Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced visit to Israel

Axios reports that US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Netanyahu in an unannounced visit to Israel amid discussions of renewed strikes on Iran and Trump's election endorsement.

Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced visit to Israel

Trump: Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon

President Trump criticizes Macron over violent riots in France, saying he had warned him about radical Islam and urging him to close the country's borders.

Trump: Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon

'We have a job to finish'

Netanyahu thanks Trump for endorsement

Netanyahu calls Trump to thank him for his endorsement; Trump predicts a major victory and calls him a warrior. 'You're the man I want by my side, Bibi.'

Netanyahu thanks Trump for endorsement

Trump backs Netanyahu, but what is the real reason?

Former Israeli diplomat Yaki Dayan explains Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu, dismisses the polling theory, and warns of another round with Iran.

Trump backs Netanyahu, but what is the real reason?

Vance says he may not run for President in 2028

Vice President JD Vance says he may skip the 2028 presidential race, citing his wife and four children, despite leading early Republican primary polls.

Vance says he may not run for President in 2028

'Be our guest'

Iran's FM threatens Trump after endorsement of Netanyahu

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Trump after his endorsement of Netanyahu in Israel's election, accusing the Prime Minister of seeking another war.

Iran's FM threatens Trump after endorsement of Netanyahu

Axios:

Trump breaks precedent with dramatic Netanyahu endorsement

Nine days before Israel’s elections, Trump gives Netanyahu his “Complete and Total Endorsement" in an unprecedented intervention, Axios’ Barak Ravid reports.

Trump breaks precedent with dramatic Netanyahu endorsement

Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections

US President Donald Trump announces support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a 'great warrior' and 'even greater partner for peace.'

Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of elections

Despite Trump's optimism

Israeli officials downplay Saudi normalization prospects

Israeli officials say Saudi Arabia shows little interest in normalization despite Trump's claims that the Abraham Accords are back on the table following Israeli assistance.

Israeli officials downplay Saudi normalization prospects

Netanyahu to Fox News:

'Iran also threatens the US and Europe'

In interview with Mark Levin, Netanyahu discusses Trump's approach to Iran, warns of Tehran's nuclear ambitions, defends Israel's actions in Gaza and looks ahead to Israel's election.

'Iran also threatens the US and Europe'

Opposition scrambles to stop Trump from backing Netanyahu

As Israel's election approaches, opposition figures are reportedly working behind the scenes to prevent Trump from endorsing Netanyahu and influencing the battle to form the next government.

Opposition scrambles to stop Trump from backing Netanyahu

After just one week

Trump fires White House press secretary Katie Zacharia

President Trump removes Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary after a troubled debut, questions about her legal credentials and just one week on the job.

Trump fires White House press secretary Katie Zacharia

Normalization closer than ever?

Trump: Israel helping Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Trump says Israel has been helping Saudi Arabia confront the Houthis and suggests Riyadh could be closer than ever to joining the Abraham Accords.

Trump: Israel helping Saudi Arabia against Houthis

No plans for ground troops

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran

President Trump says he will not use nuclear weapons against Iran and has no plans to deploy ground troops, amid reports of a possible MOAB strike.

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran

Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood terrorist's execution

President Donald Trump announces that Nidal Hasan's execution will proceed by firing squad, but will not be broadcast to the public. Victims' immediate families will be permitted to attend.

Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood terrorist's execution

US considering using MOAB on Iran

CNN reports that the US military has developed new plans for potential strikes against Iran, including the possible deployment of one of its most destructive conventional weapons.

US considering using MOAB on Iran

Kamala Harris:

'Neither Biden nor Trump pressured Israel enough'

Former US Vice President criticizes the Biden and Trump administrations over Israel's Gaza operations, saying Washington should have used its leverage more forcefully.

'Neither Biden nor Trump pressured Israel enough'

Trump:

'If Iran had a nuclear weapon, they would use it within 24 hours'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end soon, claims Tehran would use nuclear weapons if it had them, and suggests further US military action remains possible.

'If Iran had a nuclear weapon, they would use it within 24 hours'

Trump eyes Greenland's oil riches in massive drilling push

US President Donald Trump announces plans for extensive oil, gas, and mineral exploration in Greenland, touting its vast natural resources.

Trump eyes Greenland's oil riches in massive drilling push

Trump warns Iran:

'Wait till you see what we do'

President Trump issues a new warning to Iran at a rally in Alaska, threatening further US action: We’ve had it.

'Wait till you see what we do'

'I will never forget!'

Trump warns Houthis after attacks on Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump accuses the Houthis of attacking Saudi Arabia to drive up oil prices ahead of the US elections, warns that the Iranian-backed group has not learned its lesson from previous American strikes.

Trump warns Houthis after attacks on Saudi Arabia

Hint at Netanyahu?

Trump: We may endorse a candidate in Israel's elections

US President asked whether he would endorse a candidate in Israel's elections and replied that he had not yet considered the matter, but did not rule out supporting one of the candidates.

Trump: We may endorse a candidate in Israel's elections

Trump dismisses reports of Russian, Chinese aid to Iran

US President Donald Trump rejects claims Russia, China helping Iran, claiming any assistance would be minimal.

Trump dismisses reports of Russian, Chinese aid to Iran

Immigration fraud investigation

Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home

Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home amid an immigration fraud investigation. Omar accuses Trump of intimidation; he denies involvement.

Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home

'War will end soon'

Trump: Midterm elections won't affect Iran policy

President Trump says the midterm elections will not change his Iran policy, predicts the war will end soon, and criticizes Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Trump: Midterm elections won't affect Iran policy

White House new press secretary to assume her post on Monday

President Trump announces that Katie Zacharia will begin as White House press secretary Monday and hold her first news conference Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

White House new press secretary to assume her post on Monday

Trump:

'We stopped Iran from nukes, 18 men did not die in vain'

President Trump honors 18 US servicemembers killed in the Iran war, saying their sacrifice helped prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

'We stopped Iran from nukes, 18 men did not die in vain'

Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

Trump administration urged Israel to launch a strike against Iran amid concerns over Tehran's military buildup, asking Israel to bear political risks ahead of elections, journalist Ben Caspit reports.

Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

Trump confirms Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary

Trump appoints Truth Social adviser Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt ahead of November's midterm elections.

Trump confirms Katie Zacharia as new White House press secretary

Trump:

'War with Iran will be over soon, one way or another'

President Trump says the war with Iran will end soon, either through diplomacy or military action, as the Pentagon prepares possible strikes on Iranian targets.

'War with Iran will be over soon, one way or another'

Vows to dismantle court

Trump administration sanctions entire ICC

Trump administration imposes sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, targeting its operations over prosecutions involving Americans and Israelis.

Trump administration sanctions entire ICC