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Trump:

'Iran’s leaders are dead — make a deal before it’s too late'

US President Donald Trump responds to Israel’s strike on Iran, saying Tehran missed repeated chances to make a deal. 'They are all dead now, and it will only get worse.'

'Iran’s leaders are dead — make a deal before it’s too late'

Trump:

'I knew of Israel's Iran strikes in advance'

Trump tells Fox News he was aware of Israel’s strikes in Iran beforehand but emphasizes the US was not militarily involved: "We will defend Israel if necessary."

'I knew of Israel's Iran strikes in advance'

Trump on Iran:

'We remain committed to a diplomatic resolution'

Amid escalating tensions and reports of an impending Israeli strike, US President Trump reaffirms commitment to a diplomatic resolution for the Iran nuclear issue.

'We remain committed to a diplomatic resolution'

Trump:

Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'

US President issues warning as tensions over Iran's nuclear weapons program continue to escalate, says he wants to avoid conflict.

Israeli attack on Iran 'could very well happen'

Smotrich meets Huckabee:

'Our bond with the USA is stronger than any storm'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met today with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and thanked him and President Trump for their support.

'Our bond with the USA is stronger than any storm'

Witkoff:

'President Trump could be Israel’s Prime Minister'

US envoy hails Trump as Israel’s staunchest ally, says he embodies unmatched leadership and support for the Jewish people.

'President Trump could be Israel’s Prime Minister'

Witkoff:

'Iran can not achieve its deadly ambitions, no matter the cost'

At United Hatzalah Gala, US envoy Steve Witkoff vows unwavering support for Israel, denounces Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and affirms commitment to bringing hostages home.

'Iran can not achieve its deadly ambitions, no matter the cost'

White House sidesteps question on two-state solution

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asked if Trump still backs a two-state solution, following comments from Ambassador Huckabee, but chooses to focus on the Gaza conflict.

White House sidesteps question on two-state solution

Trump: Iran stalling on deal, but won’t get nuclear weapon

US President Donald Trump admits he’s 'less confident' than before about securing a nuclear deal with Iran, vows Tehran will not obtain a nuclear weapon, deal or no deal.

Trump: Iran stalling on deal, but won’t get nuclear weapon

'I Went Too Far':

Musk apologizes to Trump

Elon Musk has issued an apology for his tweets against President Donald Trump.

Musk apologizes to Trump

Trump:

Iran is becoming much more aggressive in nuclear talks

President Trump warned that Iran is becoming more aggressive in nuclear talks. The commander of Central Command presented options for military action if the negotiations fail.

Iran is becoming much more aggressive in nuclear talks

Marines deployed to LA amid immigration protests

As Los Angeles faces escalating immigration protests, the Pentagon deploys 700 Marines. California Attorney General announces lawsuit against Trump, accusing him of "trampling" state sovereignty.

Marines deployed to LA amid immigration protests

Trump:

'Iran involved in Israel-Hamas hostage talks'

After speaking to Netanyahu, President Trump reveals Iran's involvement in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a hostage release. He calls Iranians "tough negotiators" on a nuclear deal, citing their unacceptable demands on uranium enrichment.

'Iran involved in Israel-Hamas hostage talks'

Trump:

'I think Greta Thunberg needs an anger management course'

US President calls Swedish activist who participated in a 'flotilla' attempting to break the naval blockade of Gaza a 'very strange' and 'angry person.'

'I think Greta Thunberg needs an anger management course'

Third day of riots grips Los Angeles amid immigration crackdown

National Guard confronts violent protests as Mexican flags waved, police vehicle torched.

Third day of riots grips Los Angeles amid immigration crackdown

12 countries targeted

Trump’s new travel ban takes effect

Order includes African, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and Asian nations; new visa applications blocked starting Monday

Trump’s new travel ban takes effect

Trump's meme coin dinner meets both success and controversy

US President Donald Trump hosts a private dinner for major investors in his Trump meme coin. The event drew top crypto figures and marked hundreds of millions in investment, despite sparking both online and offline criticism.

Trump's meme coin dinner meets both success and controversy

Al-Qaeda branch leader threatens Trump, Musk over Gaza war

Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, leader of Al-Qaeda's Yemen branch (AQAP), issues half-hour video threatening US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Al-Qaeda branch leader threatens Trump, Musk over Gaza war

Report:

Elon Musk tackled Treasury Secretary during White House clash

New report alleges a physical altercation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House, sparked by Bessent calling Musk a "fraud." The scuffle is reportedly what led to Musk's removal from the West Wing.

Elon Musk tackled Treasury Secretary during White House clash

Musk deletes Epstein-related tweet targeting President Trump

Elon Musk deleted a controversial tweet on Saturday in which he accused U.S. President Donald Trump of being implicated in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Musk deletes Epstein-related tweet targeting President Trump

Tesla rebounds after crash

Once valued at $1.5 trillion as recently as January, Tesla now trades at a market capitalization of approximately $880 billion.

Tesla rebounds after crash

Message to Musk:

Public criticism must not erode leadership

Rabbi David Katz, Executive Director of the Israel Heritage Foundation, wrote an open letter to Elon Musk in light of Musk's recent claims against President Trump.

Public criticism must not erode leadership

Foreign student ban

Harvard accuses White House of 'vendetta'

Harvard University expands its lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new proclamation banning new foreign students from the university. A judge temporarily blocks ban on US entry of foreign nationals seeking to study at Harvard.

Harvard accuses White House of 'vendetta'

Vows justice pursuit

ICC slams US sanctions on its judges

The ICC blasts the Trump administration's sanctions on four of its judges, two involved in Netanyahu/Gallant warrants and two in Afghanistan probes, calls them a "clear attempt to undermine" judicial independence.

ICC slams US sanctions on its judges

Trump, Musk feud:

Former allies clash over 'big, beautiful bill'

A public feud erupts between President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk. Trump expresses "disappointment" after Musk blasted his "Big, Beautiful Bill." Musk retorts by claiming his support was crucial for Trump in 2024, and even suggests Trump is "in the Epstein files."

Former allies clash over 'big, beautiful bill'

Trump sanctions four ICC judges

Trump administration imposes sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court, two of whom authorized arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Trump sanctions four ICC judges

Citing national security

Trump enacts travel ban on 19 countries

President Trump signs a proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, fully restricting entry for their nationals, and partially restricting entry from seven others, citing national security risks.

Trump enacts travel ban on 19 countries

Trump reveals:

Russia may aid in resolving Iran nuclear issue

US President says Putin agrees Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons; warns Tehran is stalling as time runs short.

Russia may aid in resolving Iran nuclear issue

At Mar-a-Lago:

Intruder who sought to marry Trump's granddaughter arrested

Man arrested after attempting to breach Mar-a-Lago, claiming he sought to "spread the gospel" to President Donald Trump and marry his teenage granddaughter. This marks the man’s second such attempt.

Intruder who sought to marry Trump's granddaughter arrested

President Trump's press secretary slams 'Fake News' BBC

'Unlike some in the media, we don't take the word of Hamas with total truth... I suggest that journalists who actually care about truth do the same,' President Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt says.

President Trump's press secretary slams 'Fake News' BBC

White House:

'This President has your back'

'This President will stand up for Americans of all religions, of all faiths, of all creeds; to Jewish Americans at home, across the country, this President has your back,' says White House Press Secretary.

'This President has your back'

Trump blames Biden 'open border' policy for Colorado attack

US President says firebomb attack by a terrorist who is in the US illegally on peaceful demonstration in solidarity with hostages demonstrates the need for a secure border.

Trump blames Biden 'open border' policy for Colorado attack

GOP leader in Israel warns Trump: Iran talks endanger region

Marc Zell urges swift action against Iranian nuclear threat, warns Israel cannot rely on diplomacy alone.

GOP leader in Israel warns Trump: Iran talks endanger region

US presents nuclear proposal to Iran as uranium stockpile surges

Washington urges Iran to halt uranium enrichment in new regional energy proposal, as IAEA reports near-weapons-grade stockpile.

US presents nuclear proposal to Iran as uranium stockpile surges

Trump:

'We're very close to an agreement on Gaza'

Trump announces a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal is "very close", says he also believes a nuclear deal with Iran is imminent: "They don't want to be blown up".

'We're very close to an agreement on Gaza'

Israel and Hamas deny

Report: Hamas and Israel agree to 60-day ceasefire

President Trump reportedly expected to personally unveil terms of US-brokered ceasefire, as both sides agree to phased release of hostages and prisoners over 60-day truce period.

Report: Hamas and Israel agree to 60-day ceasefire

Released Hostage:

'Terrorists were scared of Trump'

Released hostage Omer Shem Tov spoke about how Hamas terrorists were eager for Kamala Harris to win.

'Terrorists were scared of Trump'

Musk departs White House advisory role

Elon Musk announces he has concluded his role as a top advisor to President Trump: “I would like to thank President Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.”

Musk departs White House advisory role

Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Federal trade court blocks President Trump from imposing widespread tariffs under emergency powers, ruling he exceeded his authority and created economic uncertainty.

Federal court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Trump confidante:

'Trump knows a safe Israel also means a safe America'

GOP National Spokesperson Elizabeth Pipko, who is considered one of the people closest to US President Donald Trump, tells i24NEWS Trump is just as supportive of Israel as ever.

'Trump knows a safe Israel also means a safe America'

Watch:

Gazans cheer for 'Trump, Netanyahu, and America'

Footage reportedly from the Gaza Strip following the opening of the new aid distribution centers, which Israel and the US initiated, shows a group of young men chanting the names of the US and Israeli leaders.

Gazans cheer for 'Trump, Netanyahu, and America'

Trump proposes 15% cap on foreign students at Harvard

US President accuses Harvard of treating the US with "great disrespect" while suggesting cutting the percentage of foreign students by about half.

Trump proposes 15% cap on foreign students at Harvard

Trump:

I told Netanyahu attack on Iran is not appropriate right now

The President said a military strike would be inappropriate as talks near a resolution, emphasizing that a strong deal with inspections could save lives, but noted that the situation could shift at any moment.

I told Netanyahu attack on Iran is not appropriate right now

Report:

Netanyahu threatens Iran strike amid Trump nuclear talks

As US President Donald Trump pushes for a deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns time is running out and readies military options, NYT report says. 'Only a deal that dismantles all infrastructure is acceptable.'

Netanyahu threatens Iran strike amid Trump nuclear talks

Report:

Trump to Netanyahu - Avoid actions that could derail Iran talks

President reiterates preference for diplomacy as Israeli officials prepare for potential military action on Iran.

Trump to Netanyahu - Avoid actions that could derail Iran talks

'We had very good talks'

Trump hints at positive outcome in talks with Iran

Trump reports "very good talks" with Iran on nuclear issues, expressing optimism for "good news" and "serious progress."

Trump hints at positive outcome in talks with Iran

Following DC murders:

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives in Israel

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Israel on President Trump’s directive following DC murders of embassy staff; will meet leaders, honor victims, and attend memorial ceremony.

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives in Israel

Huckabee:

‘Trump reaffirmed the eternal capital’

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee hails Jerusalem's reunification, highlights Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's eternal capital, and pledges unwavering American support amid ongoing war and hostage crisis.

‘Trump reaffirmed the eternal capital’

White House:

Trump 'saddened & outraged' over murders of Israeli embassy staff

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt vowed that the murderer of Israeli Embassy staff members Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and declared: 'Hatred has no place in the USA under President Donald Trump.'

Trump 'saddened & outraged' over murders of Israeli embassy staff

Trump and Netanyahu agree:

Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump hold phone conversation and discuss the murder of the two Israeli Embassy employees, the war in Gaza, and Iran.

Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons

Amb. Huckabee to Arutz Sheva:

The US won’t tell Israel how to fight its wars

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sits down with Arutz Sheva to discuss the US-Israel relationship, Trump's feelings about the war in Gaza, Iran, and more.

The US won’t tell Israel how to fight its wars

Watch:

Trump clashes with South African President at White House

US President plays video showing persecution and murder of white people in South Africa during his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. 'I’m sorry I don’t have a plane to give you.'

Trump clashes with South African President at White House

'More advanced than Israel'

Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defense system

President Trump announces plans for a "Golden Dome" missile shield to protect the US, inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. Costing an estimated $175 billion, the system is projected to be operational by the end of his second term.

Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defense system

Report:

Decades later, Eli Cohen’s possessions come home

Decades after his execution, Israeli spy Eli Cohen’s belongings are sent back to Israel by Syria in a goodwill gesture directed at President Trump.

Decades later, Eli Cohen’s possessions come home

Report:

Trump Admin. threatens to abandon Israel if war doesn't end

Washington Post reports that US President Donald Trump's staff conveyed a message to Israel that if the war in Gaza does not end, Washington will abandon the Jewish State.

Trump Admin. threatens to abandon Israel if war doesn't end

White House:

Trump wants to see all hostages released and the end of the war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt states that President Donald Trump has conveyed to Hamas his desire for the release of all hostages.

Trump wants to see all hostages released and the end of the war

Trump taps Orthodox rabbis for Religious Liberty Commission

Trump names four Orthodox rabbis among advisors of his new Religious Liberty Commission.

Trump taps Orthodox rabbis for Religious Liberty Commission

Witkoff:

Trump’s red line on Iran - Zero enrichment

Envoy Steve Witkoff outlines Trump’s hardline stance on Iran and coordinated humanitarian strategy for Gaza.

Trump’s red line on Iran - Zero enrichment

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Phone call between Edan Alexander & President Trump

Following his releade last week, Edan Alexander told President Trump, “You’re the only reason I’m here. You saved my life.”

Phone call between Edan Alexander & President Trump

Gazan relocation to Libya? US Embassy says 'untrue'

US Embassy in Libya denies reports of a Trump administration plan to relocate up to one million Gazans to Libya. The denial follows an NBC News report detailing discussions with Libyan leadership, potentially involving unfrozen US funds.

Gazan relocation to Libya? US Embassy says 'untrue'