Donald Trump

Muslim, Jewish leaders raise Trump ban in congressional meetings

Muslim and Jewish leaders share concerns with lawmakers in Congress about Trump’s recent orders banning entry to refugees.

Trump vows to stop ISIS, 'destroy' religious politicking ban

Trump calls on other nations to join the United States in confronting the threat from ISIS.

White House: 'Settlements' may not help promote peace

In first official statement on Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria, White House suggests it may not be helpful in promoting peace.

Report: Trump asks Israel to stop construction

American official tells Jerusalem Post Israel's recent construction announcements undermine Trump's peace efforts.

Trump to sanction Iranian entities

United States expected to impose sanctions on multiple Iranian entities in response to Tehran's recent ballistic missile test.

Trump and his team know exactly what they are doing

Trump administration: Border wall ready in 2 years

New Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly says Trump's central campaign promise will be completed within two years.

Trump on Iran missile test: Should have stopped while ahead

Donald Trump tweets Iran warned by U.S. for firing ballistic missile in contravention of nuclear agreement.

Watch: reporter ousted by Trump at news conference

Security throws out reporter after verbal abuse disturbs news conference

Trump spars with Australian PM: "Worst call by far"

President Trump cut short conversation with Australian Prime Minister Turnbull, told him it was his "worst call by far" with foreign leader.

Apple considering legal action against 'Muslim ban'

Apple is considering legal action against executive order banning Muslims and is pressing White House to reverse the order.

Trump National Security Adviser: We are putting Iran on notice

US National Security Adviser Michael Flynn accuses Iran of destabilizing activity following ballistic missile test.

Trump's UN Ambassador pledges to block anti-Israel actions at UN

US Ambassador to the UN phones Israeli counterpart and promises to block anti-Israel actions at UN.

Why does Trump seem to have trouble on Shabbat?

Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and advisor, observes Shabbat. Does this affect the administration's actions on weekends?

None is too many

Half of Americans support Trump refugee ban, despite GOP divide

Despite criticism from leading GOP senators, President Trump's temporary ban on refugees backed by roughly half of Americans.

Orthodox Union praises Trump Supreme Court pick; Reform laments

Reform Movement says Trump's Supreme Court pick's conservative record 'deeply troubling', while Orthodox Union calls choice 'encouraging'.

Trump ban may prevent Iraqi lawmaker from receiving prize

Yazidi leader may be prevented from receiving a human rights prize because of the Trump administration’s travel ban.

Trump order leads Florida authorities to hold 7 Jews for 6 hours

Seven people with ties to the Syrian Jewish community reportedly delayed in Florida due to Trump immigration order.

Trump nominates new judge for Supreme Court

President Trump nominates 49-year-old Colorado native Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Antonin Scalia.

State Department officials protest Trump's immigration policy

Some 900 State Department officials sign memo criticizing Trump's travel ban for refugees and immigrants from Muslim-majority countries.

UN Secretary-General calls on Trump to end travel ban

UN Secretary-General says "blind measures" like travel ban from seven countries only spread fear and hate.

European Council President: Trump threat to Europe

European Council President Donald Tusk lists US President, terror, radical Islam as threats to EU, says Union must remain.

'Critics of Trump travel ban are hypocrites'

Dutch politician Geert Wilders slams critics of President Trump's travel ban for their silence on countries that ban Israelis.

Netanyahu: 'Wall' tweet was not an insult to Mexico

Prime Minister clarifies apparent tweet of support for President Trump's planned wall on US-Mexico border.

Dershowitz: Attorney Gen. mistaken to reject Trump's order

Senior jurist Alan Dershowitz says sacked acting-Attorney General made political decision; warns against prejudging Trump's refugee ban.

Poll shows strong backing for Trump's executive order

Recent executive order temporarily barring citizens of seven Muslim countries finds strong support among voters despite media outrage.

White House dismisses criticism of Trump's Holocaust Day message

Watch: Press secretary Sean Spicer says criticism of Trump’s statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day was “ridiculous”.

Is Trump backing down from the embassy move?

Trump says moving the embassy to Jerusalem "won't be easy" and "there are two sides" involved, but promises to make a decision soon.

Mark Zuckerberg criticizes Trump refugee ban on Facebook

Facebook CEO criticizes Trump's refugee ban in post on his social media network.

State of Washington to challenge Trump's executive order

State of Washington to take Trump's executive order banning immigration from some Muslim-majority states to court.

Trump fires acting Attorney General

Trump fires Sally Yates after she instructed Justice Department lawyers not to defend his executive order on immigration.

Obama criticizes Trump's executive order

Obama says "American values in danger" due to Trump directive banning entry to citizens from 7 Muslim countries.

Trump and Netanyahu to meet in two weeks

White House announces meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu will take place February 15.

Israeli org offers free calls to those affected by travel ban

Israeli mobile company Viber offers fee calls to 7 Muslim nations affected by President Trump's travel ban.

Mexican Foreign Minister demands apology after Netanyahu tweet

Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgara demands Israel apologize following tweet by PM praising President Trump's plan to build a wall.

PM: The leftist media is trying to bring me down

PM slams media for criticizing his praise of President Trump's plan for wall on Mexico border. 'Media trying to bring me down at any cost.'

Will Trump's executive action block Israelis from entering US?

Israeli Foreign Ministry seeks clarification over possible impact on Israeli citizens of 90-day ban on Iraqis, Iranians, and Yemenites.

Meet the Jews in Trump's administration

Trump appoints 11 Jews to serve in new administration.

Starbucks: We'll hire 10,000 refugees

Starbucks CEO says he 'hears the alarm' people are sounding, promises to help Mexicans, hire refugees.

Canada welcomes refugees stranded by Trump ban

Canadian PM, Immigration Minister, reassure refugees they won't be stranded.

State attorneys general blast Trump immigration ban

16 Democratic state attorneys general vow to fight Trump’s executive order for travel bans.

Arab League hopes Trump changes mind about embassy move

Arab League official says he hopes Trump will retract his campaign pledge to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Trump and Saudi King agree to fight terrorism

U.S. President and Saudi King speak for over an hour by telephone, agree to step up cooperation.

Homeland Security allows entry for immigrants with green cards

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly issues blanket waiver tweaking the policy on immigration, following outcry over Trump's ban.

Trump under fire over Holocaust Day statement

Jewish American groups criticize Trump for failing to specifically mention Jews in his statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Trump: This isn't a Muslim ban, it's about security

President Trump clarifies that his temporary immigration ban is meant to keep the country safe and has nothing to do with religion.

Israel’s bad case of Stockholm Syndrome

'Trump's actions won't inflame Muslim world - they deter terror'

'Jerusalem is not holy to Muslims', says Mid-East expert Dr. Ephraim Arera, adding that Trump's ban on refugees will deter terrorists.

HIAS: Several Jewish families affected by entry ban

Jews from Muslim countries affected by US ban on immigration face uncertainty over their ability to emigrate.

Watch: Anti-Trump protests hit Israel

Demonstrators protesting President Trump's temporary ban on refugees gather outside of Prime Minister's residence, US Embassy in Tel Aviv.

Ivanka Trump, Kushner host Trump cabinet members for Shabbat

First Daughter invites Trump administration officials for Shabbat meal.

Watch: 'From Palestine to Mexico, all the borders got to go!'

1,000 protesters, including Lt. Gov., converge on San Francisco Airport to protest Trump's immigration restrictions - and slam Israel.

Trump: Europe 'a horrible mess' due to immigration policies

President defends executive orders limiting immigration from terror hotbeds, says Europe 'a horrible mess' due to immigration policies.

Netanyahu: US Embassy needs to be in Jerusalem

Israeli PM says Regulation Law will be presented in Knesset, emphasizes nothing can substitute strong US-Israel relations.

Rudy Giuliani: Netanyahu is an honest, honorable man

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani talks about Netanyahu, Trump, and recent political decisions.

Thousands protest Trump ban at JFK

Thousands protest ban on immigrants, refugees, shout 'racists out, refugees in,' 'let them in.'

France, Germany, criticize Trump ban

French, German Foreign Ministers slam Trump's new ban on nationals from seven countries entering the US.

Former Ambassador criticizes Netanyahu for border wall comment

Former Ambassador Dan Shapiro hints Netanyahu had a motive in praising Trump’s plan to build a wall along the border with Mexico.

Republican leader: Israel is the one delaying embassy move

Marc Zell, co-chair of Republicans Overseas in Israel, says delay in moving embassy to Jerusalem is happening at Israel’s request.