Donald Trump

Trump floats David Friedman as UN ambassador

Trump says former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman is among some 30 names he is considering for the UN envoy post after withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination.

Khamenei's advisor:

'If bombed, Iran will be forced to develop nuclear weapons'

Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warns that Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if attacked by the US or Israel, despite a religious edict banning them.

Trump:

'For Houthis and Iran, the real pain is yet to come'

US President Donald Trump issued another warning to the Houthis this evening to stop attacking ships.

Khamenei warns Trump: You'll be dealt a powerful blow

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei responds to threats from US President Donald Trump, warning against attack.

Trump:

'TikTok deal to be finalized before Saturday's deadline'

Trump says a deal with ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, will be reached before deadline by which it needs to be sold or shut down in the US.

Trump warns:

Tariffs on Iran will be imposed 'in weeks' if no deal reached

US President says he would consider imposing secondary tariffs on Iran should the Islamic Republic fail to agree to a deal on its nuclear program. "I can't imagine them doing anything else but making a deal. The alternative is not going to be pretty, and I do not prefer that."

Report:

Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May on first foreign trip

Sources tell Axios that US President Donald Trump is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia in mid-May, marking his first foreign trip since returning to the White House. No plans at this time for a trip to Israel.

Trump hints at third term: I'm not joking

US President makes his most explicit remark yet about seeking a third term, stating “I’m not joking” when asked about the possibility.

Amit Segal wonders:

Is Trump serious about his threats against Iran?

Israeli political pundit explains that while Trump's threats are usually just means of pressure, this time it is different.

Yarden Bibas to 60 Minutes:

'I'm here because of Trump'

In his first interview after being released from Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas calls on the US President to stop the fighting and bring home the remaining hostages.

Trump threats Iran:

'There will be bombing like they have never seen before'

The US President threatened severe consequences if Iran refuses a nuclear deal.

Iran officially rejects direct talks with US

Tehran responds to Trump’s outreach with firm rejection, citing lack of trust and unfulfilled promises.

Why Trump's Ukraine policies have US Jews worried

Jewish People Policy Institute poll shows majority of US Jews fear President Trump's policy toward Ukraine will negatively impact Israel.

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

'Fight won't end with Columbia - Harvard, UCLA & Yale are next'

Activist and Harvard graduate Shabbos Kestenbaum addresses the effects the Trump administration has had on antisemitism on US campuses.

Michael Rapaport at TA Rally:

'A piece of my heart lives here'

Comedian Michael Rappaport spoke to a rally of hostages' families in Tel Aviv and emphasized that he could not possibly stay silent in the face of the hostility he had witnessed against Jews in Israel and around the world.

Columbia University president resigns

After succumbing to government demands to combat anti-Semitism, Katrina Armstrong, the interim president of Columbia University, resigned from her position.

Trump warns:

'Bad things' will happen to Iran without a deal

US President says his preference is to work out a deal with Iran on its nuclear program, "but if we don't work it out, bad, bad things are going to happen to Iran".

Via Oman:

Iran sends response to Trump on nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister says his country sent a response via Oman to Trump's letter calling for new nuclear deal: Our policy is still to not engage in direct negotiations, but indirect negotiations can continue.

Trump:

Houthis are ‘dying for peace’ after successful US strikes

US President says the Houthi rebels in Yemen want peace because "they're getting the hell knocked out of them", but also stresses US strikes on them are going to continue for a long time.

Amid renewed fighting

UAE President discusses Gaza ceasefire with Trump

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan speaks to Trump, stresses importance of making humanitarian aid available to Gaza’s residents.

Over revoked funding

Columbia University faculty sue Trump administration

Faculty members at Columbia University file lawsuit against the Trump administration in effort to restore $400 million in federal funding that was withdrawn over concerns related to antisemitism.

Despite promise:

Columbia pres. says there is no mask ban

US President Trump's team says Columbia agreed to “enforcing a strict anti-masking policy,' interim President Katrina Armstrong tells faculty there is no mask ban.

Report:

Trump considering Nat. Security Advisor's future following leak

After mistakenly adding a journalist to a sensitive group chat, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz faces growing pressure, as the White House debates his fate and President Trump considers his options.

Trump:

'More nations seek to join the Abraham Accords'

Trump says increasing numbers of countries are looking to join the Abraham Accords. Vance: The Biden administration did absolutely nothing with the Abraham Accords, purely out of political spite.

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US amid continued pressure

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi clarifies that negotiations with the United States are not possible unless Washington changes its approach.

What was leaked from the US Department of Defense?

Trump administration announces it will conduct lie detector tests on Pentagon officials, following allegations that information from US Department of Defense was leaked.

Father of last living US hostage pins hopes on Trump

Adi Alexander, the father of Edan Alexander, tells the AP he is not willing to lay the blame for the failure to reach stage 2 of the hostage deal on the Israeli government.

After funding cut

Columbia bows to Trump, agrees to sweeping campus reforms

Columbia University agrees to comply with Trump’s demands for reforms in order to restore $400 million in federal funding that was revoked earlier this month over anti-Israel activity on campus.

Iran:

'We're carefully assessing Trump's letter'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says his country is assessing letter from Trump which urged Tehran to engage in negotiations for a new nuclear agreement: There is an opportunity behind every menace.

Mike Waltz:

'Hamas chose war, Israel has the right to defend'

Trump’s National Security Advisor expresses support for Israel’s renewed military campaign against Hamas: The ceasefire would have been extended if Hamas released all remaining hostages.

Trump signs order shutting down US Department of Education

US President signs executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education and return education authority to the states.”

White House:

Trump 'fully supports' IDF actions in Gaza

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says current situation is "completely the fault of Hamas" and the US fully backs the resumption of IDF operation in Gaza this week.

Trump:

Backing Mahmoud Khalil 'not a great issue' for Democrats

US President accuses the opposing party of choosing to focus on issues the majority of Americans disagree with them on, including the campaign on behalf of campus anti-Israel protest leader.

State Department:

Trump committed to long-term resolution to Israel-Hamas conflict

State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce says Hamas is to blame for the deaths of Gazans in surprise Israeli strikes, notes Witkoff’s original bridge proposal remains an option should Hamas choose to accept it.

In executive order

Trump to order dismantling of Department of Education

US President to sign executive order aimed at initiating the process of dismantling the Department of Education, thus fulfilling a key promise from his campaign.

Report:

Trump gave Iran 2-month ultimatum for new nuclear deal

US President's recent letter to Iran's supreme leader reportedly included an ultimatum setting a deadline for it to reach a new nuclear deal.

Trump:

Houthis will be completely annihilated, even with Iran's help

The President called on Iran to stop sending supplies to the Houthi rebels in Yemen and said that Iranian support would only impede but not stop the Houthis' destruction.

Columbia University:

Former student denounces detention as ‘anti-Palestinian racism’

Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested over his involvement in campus protests against Israel at Columbia, accuses both the Trump and Biden administrations of “anti-Palestinian racism”.

Fulfills campaign promise

Trump releases JFK assassination files

National Archives website begins publishing documents related to 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. More than 80,000 documents expected to be made public.

New world leader joins Trump's social network

Prime Minister of India, Modi, joined Donald Trump's social network 'Truth Social' and has already accumulated tens of thousands of followers.

Trump ends Secret Service protection for Biden’s children

Trump announces he is immediately revoking the Secret Service protection details assigned to former President Joe Biden’s adult children: Hunter and Ashley Biden had an “excessive number of agents”.

Trump to declassify 80,000 pages of JFK assassination files

US President says he will release 80,000 pages of unredacted documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, fulfilling a campaign promise to make the files public.

Iran slams US over ‘reckless’ threats

Iran writes to UN Security Council, condemns statements from Trump who said Iran will be held accountable for any attacks by the Houthis.

'Only a 1st step:'

Houthis threaten Israel again

Houthi rebels react to latest threat from Trump with more threats against Israel.

Trump:

'Iran will be held responsible for every shot fired by Houthis'

US President says Iran arms terrorists, including the Houthis, and will therefore suffer the consequences of attacks carried out by their proxies.

US strikes on Houthis:

Iran threatens 'decisive' response

IRGC commander Hossein Salami issues warning to the US following its strikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels: Iran will not wage war, but if anyone threatens, it will give appropriate, decisive and conclusive responses.

President Trump - Protector of the Jews

No President has befriended the Jews like President Trump. Jews worldwide have to thank him and pray for his success.

Did Putin make Steve Witkoff wait 8 hours?

Trump calls report Russian President humiliated his special envoy 'fake news,' says there was 'no wait whatsoever.'

'Decisive and powerful'

13 dead after US begins widescale attack in Yemen

US President Donald Trump announces attacks on Houthis in Yemen, says, 'Joe Biden’s response was pathetically weak, so the unrestrained Houthis just kept going.'

US declares South Africa ambassador persona non grata

US Secretary of State says South African Ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool 'is a race-baiting politician who hates America,' says he is no longer welcome in the US.

Antisemitism or anti-Semitism? And does it even matter?

Breaking with recent consensus, Trump makes ‘anti-Semitism’ hyphenated again.

Trump:

'I have a great relationship with Kim Jong Un'

Trump says he intends to reestablish contact with North Korea's leader, notes their "great relationship" from his first term in office.

PA spokesman:

'Trump disavowal of deportation of Gazans is encouraging'

Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman hopes for “the continuation of balanced statements from the American administration” to enable progress toward the Arab Peace Initiative.

Report:

Adam Boehler removed from Gaza hostage negotiatons

Sources in the Republican Party say that President Trump's envoy for hostages was removed from handling the issue of the hostages in Gaza after saying that Hamas were 'nice guys'.

Hamas welcomes Trump's statement on Gaza residents

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem welcomes Trump's statement that no one will be expelled from the Gaza Strip: Force Israel to implement all the terms of the ceasefire.

Backtrack or clarification?

Trump: 'Nobody's expelling any Palestinians'

During a meeting with the Prime Minister of Ireland, President Donald Trump was asked about his plan for the Gaza Strip, and insisted that no one will 'expel' Palestinian Arabs.

Iran says it received Trump's letter today from UAE

Iranian officials say the finally received the letter President Trump said last week he wrote to Khamenei as UAE officials delivered it to them today.

Prominent rabbis appeal to Trump:

'Include Azerbaijan in Abraham Accords'

Leading rabbis urge Trump to recognize Azerbaijan's decades of support for Israel by including it in the Abraham Accords and lifting Section 907 sanctions.

Iran’s President to Trump:

'No negotiations, do whatever the hell you want'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country will not negotiate with the United States under pressure, delivers a blunt message to Trump: Do whatever the hell you want.

Trump scraps 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum

Trump's trade adviser confirms a planned 50% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum will not be implemented on Wednesday, but 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports will go ahead as scheduled.