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'Harry Potter' author apologizes for anti-Trump tweets

JK Rowling apologizes after falsely accusing US President of ignoring disabled child.

'Harry Potter' author apologizes for anti-Trump tweets

Trump fires new WH communications director

Anthony Scaramucci fired after just 10 days on the job.

Trump fires new WH communications director

Trump, US Ambassador to Israel to discuss Temple Mount crisis

Ambassador David Friedman to speak with US president in Washington about recent violence on and over the Temple Mount.

Trump, US Ambassador to Israel to discuss Temple Mount crisis

Trump says he will sign new Iran sanctions into law

Bill sanctions Iran for ballistic missile tests, human rights abuses, and terrorism, targets Russia and North Korea as well.

Trump says he will sign new Iran sanctions into law

NK missile launch: Two US bombers fly over Korean peninsula

Two B-1B aircraft deliver American response to Pyongyang's missile test. Japanese and South Korean fighter planes join USAF bombers.

NK missile launch: Two US bombers fly over Korean peninsula

'China has done nothing on North Korea'

Trump criticizes China for failing to take action against North Korea's nuclear program.

'China has done nothing on North Korea'

Senate approves sanctions on Russia and Iran

Senate votes nearly unanimously to slap new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite Trump's objection.

Senate approves sanctions on Russia and Iran

US praises Israeli efforts to resolve crisis

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt says White House 'welcomes efforts undertaken to de-escalate tensions in Jerusalem today.'

US praises Israeli efforts to resolve crisis

Report: Netanyahu offers major land swap with PA

PM reportedly told Trump envoys he is prepared to surrender large swath of pre-1967 Israel to PA in exchange for 'settlement blocs'.

Report: Netanyahu offers major land swap with PA

Trump taps Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback as religious freedom envoy

Gov. Brownback has a long history of cooperation with Jewish community on issues of religious freedom, is an outspoken supporter of Israel.

Trump taps Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback as religious freedom envoy

Trump: No transgender people to serve in US army

US President announces on Twitter 'no transgender individuals will serve in US army 'in any capacity,'

Trump: No transgender people to serve in US army

Trump to Iran: Adhere to the nuclear deal or else...

President Trump warns Iran to adhere to the terms of the nuclear deal or "there will be big, big problems".

Trump to Iran: Adhere to the nuclear deal or else...

Trump: Hezbollah a 'menace' to the Middle East

Trump hosts Lebanon's Prime Minister, blasts Hezbollah and warns that it is a threat to the entire region.

Trump: Hezbollah a 'menace' to the Middle East

State Department blames Israel for terrorism, praises PA

Illinois congressman, Zionist organization slam State Department report blaming Israel for terrorism, whitewashing PA incitement.

State Department blames Israel for terrorism, praises PA

Will Trump fire Sessions?

Sources say Trump discussing the possibility of replacing Attorney General. Cruz, Giuliani named as possible candidates.

Will Trump fire Sessions?

White House demands Iran return imprisoned Americans

'“President Trump is prepared to impose new and serious consequences on Iran unless all unjustly imprisoned American citizens are released.'

White House demands Iran return imprisoned Americans

Sessions: I don't plan to resign

U.S. Attorney General intends to stay in his job despite criticism from Trump.

Sessions: I don't plan to resign

Trump ends program to train Syrian rebels

Trump ends CIA’s covert program to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels battling the government of President Bashar Al-Assad.

Trump ends program to train Syrian rebels

"J Street and Soros are outside the White House!"

5000 people attend yearly conference for Christian supporters of Israel in Washington DC.

"J Street and Soros are outside the White House!"

State Dept 'nervous' as Trump cleans house

President Trump attempts State Department overhaul to 'Americanize' cumbersome bureaucracy - reportedly making officials very nervous.

State Dept 'nervous' as Trump cleans house

Trump likely to say Iran complying with nuclear deal

Officials say Trump is "very likely" to state that Iran is adhering to the nuclear agreement it signed with world powers.

Trump likely to say Iran complying with nuclear deal

Trump:

'My son is a wonderful young man'

President Trump downplays his son's meeting with Russian lawyer, says anyone would have attended such a meeting.

'My son is a wonderful young man'

Still at it:

Former Obama lawyers sue Trump campaign

Former president lawyers file suit against Trump campaign, Roger Stone, in 'completely phony, frivolous lawsuit that is without merit'.

Former Obama lawyers sue Trump campaign

Lawmaker files impeachment article against Trump

Rep. Brad Sherman introduces article of impeachment against Trump, claims he obstructed justice.

Lawmaker files impeachment article against Trump

Trump unaware of son's meeting with Russian lawyer

Trump tells Reuters he was unaware of his son's meeting with a Russian lawyer who reportedly provided damaging information on Clinton.

Trump unaware of son's meeting with Russian lawyer

Trump admin 'still reviewing' policy towards settlements

State Dept. spokeswoman reveals Trump administration has yet to settle on policy towards Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria.

Trump admin 'still reviewing' policy towards settlements

Netanyahu: We didn't agree to slow down settlement construction

Prime Minister's Office denies Arab media reports Israel agreed to slow construction in Judea, Samaria in exchange for regional agreement.

Netanyahu: We didn't agree to slow down settlement construction

Trump applauds son's transparency

President Trump praises his son, Donald Trump Jr., who released email conversations in which he set up meeting with Russian attorney.

Trump applauds son's transparency

'Mosul victory a result of Trump's leadership'

Middle East expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera says recent victories over ISIS a direct result in shift in US policy.

'Mosul victory a result of Trump's leadership'

Despite Abbas' objections, Friedman to join peace talks

President Trump instructs Ambassador David Friedman to join envoy Greenblatt for talks with PA officials - despite objections from Abbas.

Despite Abbas' objections,  Friedman to join peace talks

Trump envoy prays at Western Wall for return of IDF soldiers

WH envoy Jason Greenblatt prays at Western Wall ahead of Fast of 17th of Tammuz, includes prayer for return of IDF soldiers held by Hamas.

Trump envoy prays at Western Wall for return of IDF soldiers

Trump: ISIS's days are 'numbered'

Trump welcomes recapture of Mosul from ISIS.

Trump: ISIS's days are 'numbered'

Trump accuses Comey of leaking classified information

Former FBI director accused of mishandling classified information after report that his private memos contained top-secret info.

Trump accuses Comey of leaking classified information

Fake news? NYT columnist accuses Trump of 'dissing' Jews

New York Times columnist accuses President Trump of 'dissing' Jews. But what about similar 'diss' by Hillary Clinton? Commentary.

Fake news? NYT columnist accuses Trump of 'dissing' Jews

'Learn from Trump and stop chickening out like cowards'

Geert Wilders excoriates European 'cowardice', praises Trump 'effective' policies.

'Learn from Trump and stop chickening out like cowards'

'Trump's push to renew Israel-PA peace talks likely to fail'

Poll shows majority of Israelis believe President Trump's efforts to bring Israel, PA back to negotiating table likely to fail.

'Trump's push to renew Israel-PA peace talks likely to fail'

Trump: Syria ceasefire can save many lives

Trump welcomes U.S.-Russia brokered ceasefire in southwest Syria, which monitors say has held through its first day.

Trump: Syria ceasefire can save many lives

Report: Trump Jr. was promised damaging info on Clinton

Officials tell NY Times Trump’s eldest son was promised damaging information about Clinton before meeting Russian lawyer.

Report: Trump Jr. was promised damaging info on Clinton

Netanyahu: Israel welcomes 'genuine' Syria ceasefire

PM welcomes ceasefire brokered by trump and Putin, warns against Iranian military presence in Syria.

Netanyahu: Israel welcomes 'genuine' Syria ceasefire

Push for Peace Talks

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt heads to Israel

President Trump's special envoy to land in Israel Monday for new round of talks with Netanyahu, Abbas. Is peace summit in the offing?

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt heads to Israel

Report: Trump's son met Kremlin-linked lawyer during campaign

New York Times: Trump's son and son-in-law met a Russian lawyer with connections to the Kremlin after Trump clinched Republican nomination.

Report: Trump's son met Kremlin-linked lawyer during campaign

Trump confronts Putin about election meddling

U.S. President confronts Russian counterpart about Moscow's election meddling. Putin denies involvement.

Trump confronts Putin about election meddling

WH 'concerned' over Israeli construction in Jerusalem

White House official says Trump recognizes past demands for freezes have not helped peace talks, but building also does not help peace.

WH 'concerned' over Israeli construction in Jerusalem

'Welcome to Hell': Thousands protest Trump visit, G-20 summit

Anti-capitalist protesters clash with police in Hamburg ahead of G-20 summit.

'Welcome to Hell': Thousands protest Trump visit, G-20 summit

Watch:

Trump: Western civilization will never be broken

President Trump defends Western values during Warsaw address, calls for unity to defend 'civilization itself'.

Trump: Western civilization will never be broken

Reddit user who posted 'Trump bodyslams CNN' video apologizes

CNN threatens to reveal true identity of internet user behind controversial meme.

Reddit user who posted 'Trump bodyslams CNN' video apologizes

Iran holds 'Trumpism' cartoon contest

Over 1,600 works submitted for Iranian contest featuring cartoons mocking U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iran holds 'Trumpism' cartoon contest

Trump wants to help baby EU courts ruled parents must let die

US President expresses desire to help dying baby European courts ruled must be allowed to die against the wishes of his parents.

Trump wants to help baby EU courts ruled parents must let die

'Relationship between US administration and Yesha improved'

Yesha leaders invited to attend US Independence Day celebrations at Ambassador's residence.

'Relationship between US administration and Yesha improved'

Trump hints at peace progress

US President tweets about talk with Saudi King, says 'interesting things happening' on subject of peace.'

Trump hints at peace progress

The Trump Effect?

Jewish construction in Jerusalem to be unfrozen

Thousands of units planned forJerusalem neighborhoods frozen during Obama administration set to be approved, Arab squatters to be evicted.

Jewish construction in  Jerusalem to be unfrozen

Watch: Trump 'bodyslams' CNN

President Trump 'slams' CNN with Tweet featuring footage from a 2007 appearance on Wrestlemania.

Watch: Trump 'bodyslams' CNN

'The press has destroyed itself'

Trump blasts media at 'Freedom Rally' in Washington. 'Fake media tried to stop us, but I’m President and they’re not.'

'The press has destroyed itself'

Trump: We've 'run out of patience' with North Korea

As he hosts South Korea's new leader, Trump says the U.S. has “run out of patience” with North Korea over its nuclear drive.

Trump: We've 'run out of patience' with North Korea

Watered-down version of Trump's travel ban goes into effect

As Trump's travel ban goes into effect, those with 'bona fide relationships' or valid visas remain unaffected.

Watered-down version of Trump's travel ban goes into effect

Hawaii challenges Trump travel ban

State of Hawaii files court challenge to the Trump administration's limitations on travelers from six Muslim-majority nations.

Hawaii challenges Trump travel ban

Trump blasts 'crazy', 'psycho' MSNBC hosts

After MSNBC hosts suggest Trump mentally ill, president unleashes twitter rant against 'crazy Mika' Brzezinski and 'Psycho Joe' Scarborough.

Trump blasts 'crazy', 'psycho' MSNBC hosts

US weighing military response to North Korea

Trump's National Security Advisor says North Korean threat becoming much more 'immediate,' old ways of dealing with rogue state won't work.

US weighing military response to North Korea

'Both Trump and Obama failed to deal with Russian hacking'

Former US Ambassador to NATO says presidents Trump and Obama both made US elections more vulnerable to hacking.

'Both Trump and Obama failed to deal with Russian hacking'

Will Russia replace the US in fighting North Korea?

Russian government is working on a strategy to force North Korea to abandon its nukes; Haley worries Russia may backfill North Korea.

Will Russia replace the US in fighting North Korea?