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Trump signs order:

Defense Department rebranded as 'Department of War'

Watch: President Trump signs an order renaming the Defense Department to “Department of War,” reviving its pre-1949 title and authorizing sweeping changes.

Defense Department rebranded as 'Department of War'

Report:

Eric Adams weighs leaving mayoral race for Trump post

New York Times reports that NYC Mayor Eric Adams is considering a Trump admin job as part of Trump’s bid to clear the NYC mayoral field for Andrew Cuomo to defeat Mamdani.

Eric Adams weighs leaving mayoral race for Trump post

Trump to sign order to rename Pentagon ‘Department of War’

President Trump will sign an executive order reviving the historic “Department of War” title for the Pentagon, part of a broader push to restore a “warrior ethos” in US military culture.

Trump to sign order to rename Pentagon ‘Department of War’

To boost Cuomo

Report: Trump team mulls jobs for Adams, Sliwa

The New York Times reports that Trump advisers are weighing roles for Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa to help Andrew Cuomo defeat anti-Israel candidate Mamdani in NYC’s mayoral race.

Report: Trump team mulls jobs for Adams, Sliwa

Boehler to Hamas:

'Better pay attention to Trump'

US hostage envoy Adam Boehler advises Hamas to listen to Trump’s demands that it release all 20 living Israeli hostages, after the group claims interest in a deal but keeps its old preconditions.

'Better pay attention to Trump'

'All 20, not 2, 5, or 7'

Trump's message to Hamas: 'Things will change rapidly'

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call on the Hamas terrorist organization to release all 20 living Israeli hostages.

Trump's message to Hamas: 'Things will change rapidly'

Trump laughs off viral death rumors, blames media double standard

President Donald Trump dismisses rumors claiming he had died over Labor Day weekend. Calling the speculation 'crazy' and 'fake,' he joked about media bias, contrasting the scrutiny he faces with the treatment of former President Joe Biden.

Trump laughs off viral death rumors, blames media double standard

Netanyahu praises Trump, Rubio for blocking PA officials

Netanyahu thanks President and Secretary of State for denying visas to PA officials ahead of the UN General Assembly: Denying visas to those who glorify terror is justice.

Netanyahu praises Trump, Rubio for blocking PA officials

‘Great American Patriot’

Trump to award Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Trump announces that Rudy Giuliani will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The announcement comes as Giuliani is recovering in hospital following an accident.

Trump to award Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Trump:

'Israel no longer commands Congress like it once did'

President Donald Trump tells Daily Caller Israel’s once-dominant lobby in Congress has weakened: They may be winning the war, but they’re not winning the world of public relations, and it is hurting them.

'Israel no longer commands Congress like it once did'

Hamas Responds To Trump:

'Gaza is not for sale'

A senior Hamas official said, 'Gaza is not a city on the map or a forgotten geographic strip, but part of the greater Palestinian homeland.'

'Gaza is not for sale'

Cousin of murdered hostage:

Trump could broker 'ultimate deal' to free hostages

In live virtual conversation, Gil Dickmann mourns his cousin Carmel Gat, murdered a year ago in captivity, and urges leaders to end the war and bring hostages home, calling Trump the one who could broker the “ultimate deal.”

Trump could broker 'ultimate deal' to free hostages

Trump:

'Never felt better in my life'

Trump dismisses health rumors on Truth Social, following viral “Trump Is Dead” tweets on the weekend.

'Never felt better in my life'

Report:

Trump moves ahead with Pentagon renaming to 'Dept. of War'

Wall Street Journal reports that legislative proposals are underway to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, with support from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Trump moves ahead with Pentagon renaming to 'Dept. of War'

'Trump is dead' rumor sparks wave of controversy online

Thousands of tweets using the phrase 'Trump is dead' have caused uproar as the White House tried to reassure the public that President Trump was alive and well.

'Trump is dead' rumor sparks wave of controversy online

Abbas:

'US visa denial violates international law'

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas condemns the US decision to deny visas to PA officials, calling it a breach of international law and urging reversal ahead of the UN General Assembly.

'US visa denial violates international law'

US to block Abbas from attending UN General Assembly

In a historic decision, the Trump administration reaffirms commitment to not reward terrorism and revokes visas of Palestinian officials, preventing them from attending UNGA.

US to block Abbas from attending UN General Assembly

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

President Donald Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris, extended by undisclosed Biden order.

Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris

Dermer to White House:

'Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met'

Axios report: Minister Ron Dermer told Trump’s team during a meeting on Wednesday that Israel won’t be in Gaza long-term, but needs a viable alternative to Hamas.

'Israel wants out of Gaza - if conditions are met'

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

US President leads a policy meeting on Gaza with Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, focusing on aid, hostages, and post-war strategy, as global concern mounts over worsening humanitarian conditions.

Trump hosts Gaza war strategy meeting with Blair and Kushner

President Trump:

Charge Soros under RICO for US unrest ties

In a strongly worded post, President Trump calls for RICO charges against George Soros and his son, citing their alleged ties to violent protests.

Charge Soros under RICO for US unrest ties

Netanyahu:

'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Netanyahu said in an interview on Patrick Bet-David's podcast that the October 7th massacre would probably not have happened if Donald Trump had been in office.

'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Witkoff:

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump will chair a major White House meeting on a "comprehensive" Gaza plan, states that Hamas must be excluded from future governance.

Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

Netanyahu to the cabinet:

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

During the Security Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed remarks by the US President that fewer than 20 hostages are alive.

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

'We’re just gonna do it'

Trump plans to rename Defense Department to Department of War

President Donald Trump announces his administration will likely rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War to restore a "warrior ethos" and move away from "woke ideology."

Trump plans to rename Defense Department to Department of War

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

A source involved in the talks said the US administration is seeking to advance a joint declaration by Israel and Syria on security arrangements by the UN General Assembly in September.

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

President Trump:

'Fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza'

U.S. President Donald Trump again said that there remain 'probably less than 20, because one or two are gone.'

'Fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza'

VP Vance:

'Trump wants me focused on governing, not 2028'

US Vice President JD Vance says President Trump wants him focused on governance, not on speculation ahead of 2028.

'Trump wants me focused on governing, not 2028'

Hegseth fires general over Iran strike assessment

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires general whose agency's intelligence report contradicted Trump and Netanyahu's assessment of the Iran nuclear strikes.

Hegseth fires general over Iran strike assessment

Netanyahu to OAN:

'Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies'

In an exclusive interview with One America News, PM Netanyahu discusses the Gaza war, the propaganda against Israel, and his strong alliance with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that Hamas starves hostages.

'Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies'

Trump:

'There are probably less than 20 living hostages in Gaza'

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the Gaza war, stating that fewer than 20 hostages are likely still alive and that the situation is a form of blackmail that must end. Gal Hirsch: There is no change in the information we have.

'There are probably less than 20 living hostages in Gaza'

'Total Victory'

Court tosses $500 million judgment against Trump

New York appeals court voids the $500 million judgment against Trump in civil fraud case, calling it an "excessive fine." Trump says the ruling is a “total victory”.

Court tosses $500 million judgment against Trump

White House joins TikTok to promote Trump’s message

White House launches an official TikTok account to promote President Trump's message to over 150 million Americans.

White House joins TikTok to promote Trump’s message

Trump to Mark Levin:

Netanyahu is a 'war hero'

In an interview with Mark Levin, President Trump calls Prime Minister Netanyahu a "war hero" and praises him for his efforts to free Hamas-held hostages.

Netanyahu is a 'war hero'

New hope for Ukraine:

Trump arranging Putin-Zelenskyy summit

President Trump announces he is arranging a direct meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy to negotiate an end to the nearly four-year-long war in Ukraine. The announcement follows a day of high-level meetings at the White House.

Trump arranging Putin-Zelenskyy summit

Families Plead With Trump:

Legacy could be ending Gaza, Ukraine wars

Families of Israelis held in Gaza urged President Trump to seize the moment and achieve a 'deal of all deals' to end both the Gaza and Ukraine wars and secure the hostages’ release.

Legacy could be ending Gaza, Ukraine wars

President Trump:

'Hostages will return only when Hamas is destroyed'

In a social media post, the US President tied the fate of hostages held by Hamas to the group's total military defeat, urging swift and decisive action.

'Hostages will return only when Hamas is destroyed'

Alaska summit

Putin and Trump meet for critical talks on Ukraine

Russian President Putin and US President Trump arrive in Alaska for a summit focusing on the Ukraine war. The meeting will include key advisers from both sides.

Putin and Trump meet for critical talks on Ukraine

'Be the President of Peace'

Captivity survivors, murdered hostages' wife appeal to Trump

Captivity survivors and wife of murdered hostage appeal to President Trump, warning expanded military activity endangers hostages and urging comprehensive deal for their release.

Captivity survivors, murdered hostages' wife appeal to Trump

Samaria governor urges US sanctions against PA leaders

The head of the Samaria Regional Council called on President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose personal sanctions on a PA official after he made comments supporting the October 7th massacre.

Samaria governor urges US sanctions against PA leaders

Nadler campaigns with Mamdani, slams Cuomo

Most senior Jewish member of the House of Representatives joins New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, who has been criticized for his anti-Israel bias.

Nadler campaigns with Mamdani, slams Cuomo

Trump

'I don't think Hamas will release hostages now'

US President tells Israeli media that Hamas "cannot stay" in Gaza, stresses it is important to "remember October 7th."

'I don't think Hamas will release hostages now'

Trump announces 'Liberation Day in DC'

US President invokes Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to place the Washington DC police under direct federal control to combat crime in America's capital.

Trump announces 'Liberation Day in DC'

Curtis Sliwa:

'Trump’s attacks on Mamdani could energize his campaign'

Republican NYC mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa warns that President Trump's involvement in the NYC mayoral race could help Zohran Mamdani.

'Trump’s attacks on Mamdani could energize his campaign'

Netanyahu and Trump discuss plans to seize Gaza

Two leaders discussed Israel's plans to seize the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza to end the war through the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas.

Netanyahu and Trump discuss plans to seize Gaza

Trump taps Tammy Bruce for senior UN post

President Trump nominates State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce as US Deputy Representative to the UN. A longtime TV commentator and author, Bruce is set to bring her media and political experience to the role, pending Senate confirmation.

Trump taps Tammy Bruce for senior UN post

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign historic agreement

Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders sign US-brokered agreement to develop economic and diplomatic ties.

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign historic agreement

Report: Trump and Netanyahu's screaming match

Phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump on July 28 escalates into shouting, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff sent to coordinate positions on the humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Report: Trump and Netanyahu's screaming match

Trump urges Middle Eastern countries to join Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump urges all Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords, stating that with Iran’s nuclear threat “obliterated,” the path to peace in the region is through collaboration with Israel.

Trump urges Middle Eastern countries to join Abraham Accords

Report:

Trump considers intervening in NYC race to stop Mamdani

President Trump reportedly considering stepping into New York’s mayoral race to prevent left-wing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani from winning.

Trump considers intervening in NYC race to stop Mamdani

Trump issues threat to Iran:

'If they restart their nuclear program, we'll be back'

President Trump threatens Iran with a swift response if they restart their nuclear program, following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June.

'If they restart their nuclear program, we'll be back'

Trump:

VP Vance 'most likely' to lead GOP in 2028

President Trump says it's too soon to name a 2028 GOP nominee but calls VP JD Vance the "most likely" choice while downplaying third-term talk.

VP Vance 'most likely' to lead GOP in 2028

Trump:

'US focused on Gaza aid, Israel will decide on control of Gaza'

President Trump says the US is focused on delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza and stresses that any decision on reoccupying the region is “up to Israel.” He condemns Hamas-released video of hostage Evyatar David, calling it “horrible.”

'US focused on Gaza aid, Israel will decide on control of Gaza'

Report:

Netanyahu working to reduce US-Russia tension

The Prime Minister's Office has worked intensively in recent weeks to reduce tension between the two countries over the war in Ukraine.

Netanyahu working to reduce US-Russia tension

Trump urges aid for Gaza:

'We don’t want people to starve'

President Donald Trump says the US is leading efforts to provide food for Gaza's civilians: “We're the only country that's really doing that.”

'We don’t want people to starve'

Trump reaffirms:

US recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

President Trump reaffirms US recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, calling Rabat’s autonomy plan the only viable solution to the conflict.

US recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

Report:

Trump in talks to bring Azerbaijan into Abraham Accords

The Trump administration is in talks with Azerbaijan to join the Abraham Accords, with officials also exploring regional expansion to Central Asia.

Trump in talks to bring Azerbaijan into Abraham Accords

Trump:

'We want to get people fed in Gaza'

President Trump tells Axios he’s working on a plan to deliver aid to Gaza, blaming Hamas for seizing relief supplies.

'We want to get people fed in Gaza'

After Medvedev threat:

Trump deploys nuclear subs near Russia

President Trump orders two nuclear submarines to deploy near Russia, warning of “unintended consequences” after provocative threats from Dmitry Medvedev.

Trump deploys nuclear subs near Russia

Tila Falic Levi:

'We should be grateful that Netanyahu is willing to lead us'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Tila Falic Levi, leading activist for Israel & Jewish diaspora and a close friend of the Netanyahus.

'We should be grateful that Netanyahu is willing to lead us'