Breaking news and coverage on US President Donald Trump and wife, First Lady Melania Trump. Political developments, rallies, speeches, interviews and updates from the White House in Washington DC
US President stresses in interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, suggests a deal with the Iranians can be reached: I want them to have a great country. They have great potential.
Trump signs executive order to declassify government records concerning the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
YU President speaks to Arutz Sheva after giving a speech at Trump’s inauguration: With this new administration, this is time for us to show clearly that there's no daylight between Israel and the US.
Trump stresses importance of implementing the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas: If the deal doesn’t hold there will be a lot of problems.
Dr. David Wurmser says as long as it is dependent on the Palestinian issue, it is better that Israel and the US not work to bring the Saudis into the Abraham Accords.
Itamar Marcus, the Director of Palestinian Media Watch, speaks with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki of Israel365 about the Palestinian Authority's response to the reelection of US President Donald Trump.
President Trump has decided to appoint Sean Curran, one of his detail during the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, to lead the USSS.
Trump discloses the contents of the letter left for him by Biden upon his departure from the Oval Office: I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years. May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding.
US President signs executive order designating Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, a Foreign Terrorist Organization, as the Iran-backed rebels continue their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
Rabbi Tuly Weisz, the founder of Israel365, spoke with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki on the Arutz Sheva and Israel365 special coverage of the beginning of the second Trump Administration this week. 'We need a new generation of Americans to grow up more like Mike Huckabee than like Bernie Sanders.'
John Enarson Director of Christian Relations at the Cry For Zion organization, spoke with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki on the Arutz Sheva and Israel365 special coverage of the beginning of the second Trump Administration and the hope for change on the Temple Mount.
Israel advocate Yoseph Haddad speaks with Arutz Sheva about the challenges and importance of pro-Israel activism and explains how Israel should get along with its neighbors.
Steve Witkoff tells Fox News he and the rest of the Trump team had nothing to do with the "mathematics" of the hostage deal, which was worked out by the Biden Administration many months ago.
'When Trump was running for office, the American Briskers were urging me to name it after him,' owner of Pizza Trump recounts.
US President says Biden's "weakness" allowed the October 7 massacre to happen. "Six months ago, you would have had 11 more living hostages. But Biden couldn't get it done."
President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday he’s not confident that Israel’s cease-fire deal with the Hamas terrorist group will hold through all three phases.
We should not expect him to be everything we want. We should appreciate him as a relief from the nasty rebukes and harmful policies of the Biden years, and from Biden's method of selling us weapons -just enough so that we could fight but not enough for us to prevail. Opinion.
Israeli President gives interview at World Economic Forum, says there is 'potential' for ceasefire deal to last through all 3 stages and the Iranian threat will be at the top of Trump's agenda.
Yisrael Ganz, governor of the Binyamin region, denounced vigilante activity and called for an investigation of the shooting of two Israelis on Monday night.
Trump signs executive order aimed at postponing the enforcement of a ban on TikTok by 75 days.
Abbas congratulates Trump on his inauguration, says a diplomatic solution should lead to "the State of Palestine and the State of Israel living side by side in security and peace."
MK Boaz Bismuth speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the hostage release deal and the return of US President Donald Trump to office: I think Trump's return is very good news, not only for Israel, but for America and for the world.
US President meets freed hostages as well as families of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza during victory celebration in Washington: It should have never happened.
US President issues pardons to over 1,000 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while also commuting the sentences of leaders from the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
The Founder and President of Friends of Zion spoke to Arutz Sheva about the return of Donald Trump to the White House and reassured: 'He'll support the state of Israel, in whatever they have to do.'
President Trump signs a series of orders reversing Biden's policies, including Biden’s Executive Order which applied sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.
Trump Admin. officials say President will sign an executive order on his first day in office barring the giving of foreign aid that does not serve American interests in move that likely would end US funding for UNRWA.
The families of Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, and Romi Gonen, who were released from captivity last night, gave their first public statement at Sheba Medical Center and thanked President Trump for his efforts in securing the release of their loved ones.
Steven Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East, describes how he and President Trump felt when they saw the first images of the 3 hostages meeting their families after they were freed yesterday.
Trump promised in his inaugural address to do away with diversity, equity, and inclusion quotas stating: 'We will forge a policy that is colorblind and merit-based.'
In his prayer on the stage at President Donald Trump's inauguration Yeshiva University President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman hinted at antisemitism on college campuses and added a prayer for the hostages.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Congratulates President Donald Trump on his inauguration, looks forward to work with the President on the return of all the hostages and other regional challenges.
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States and delivers his inaugural address.
Right before Donald Trump takes the Oath of Office, Israel's Ambassador to the UN speaks about messages he's gotten from the incoming administration: support and concern for Israel and its interests.
Despite the bitter cold, dozens of Jewish students and youngsters came to Times Square last night to express support for the initiative and wore "Trump" hats.
According to a Harvard Harris poll, 79% of US citizens support Israel and its actions in Gaza, 21% support Hamas.
CBS News and YouGov survey reveals that 60% of Americans are optimistic about Trump’s second term as President.
TikTok resumes operations for many US users, crediting its revival to efforts by President-elect Donald Trump.
US President-elect comments on hostage deal at rally in Washington, DC: This agreement could only have happened as a result of our historic victory in November.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, speaks at victory rally for Trump, ahead of his inauguration: The President was responsible for this release, and we all owe him a debt of gratitude, as do all the families.
Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, the families of hostages and Hamas captivity survivors gathered outside the Washington Monument to address the public.
Mike Waltz, Trump's appointed National Security Advisor, says in an interview to CBS: 'Hamas will never rule Gaza.'
US President-elect's transition team considering allowing many Gazans to leave for other countries during the period in which Gaza undergoes reconstruction.
US President-elect comments to NBC News on ceasefire and hostage release deal, says he told Netanyahu: Just keep doing what you have to do. We want it to end, but to keep doing what has to be done.
Due to extremely cold weather, Trump's inauguration will be held indoors. The last indoor inauguration was Reagan's in 1985.
Pro-Israel figures denigrated both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President-elect Donald Trump for agreeing to and participating in what they see as one of history’s worst deals. Is it? Opinion.
Associates of Donald Trump claim that he is planning immediate raids against immigrant concentrations in Chicago, followed rapidly by other cities and states.
Trump's incoming National Security Adviser, Mike Waltz, says the President-elect plans to take action to preserve TikTok after taking office. A ban on the app is scheduled to go into effect on Sunday.
US President-elect stresses urgency of finalizing the ceasefire and hostage release agreement before his inauguration on Monday: It better be done.
Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson named as President-elect's envoys to Hollywood. Voight is known for his pro-Israel views, while Gibson has been at the center of antisemitism controversies.
Officials from US, Qatar, and Israel say the involvement of President-elect Donald Trump and the cooperation of both US administrations is what allowed the hostage deal to be reached.
Daily Wire co-founder tells Arutz Sheva he does not believe Trump would pressure Israel into allowing Hamas to remain in power and speaks about the special musical he created with his father, 'We Will Rise.'
Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, says during confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will end the sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria: I’m confident Trump’s administration will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration in American history.
US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming National Security Adviser to Fox News: The hostage release deal was reached thanks to the Trump effect. We’re with Israel if Hamas doesn’t live up to the terms of this agreement.
Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu thanked Trump for his help in advancing the release of the hostages. Netanyahu also speaks to Biden, and thanks him for his help in advancing the deal.
US President-elect says 'epic' ceasefire deal could only have been reached because of his election, vows to work with Israel to ensure Gaza 'never again becomes a terrorist safe haven.'
Is there no choice but to let go hundreds of terrorists for some of the hostages? Did Israel give in to please Trump? Opinion.
Rabbi Ari Berman, Yeshiva University president, to deliver benediction at Trump’s inauguration; he is expected to be the only Jew to speak at the event.
Pete Hegseth, in Senate confirmation hearing, blames Oct. 7 on US withdrawal from Afghanistan, says he supports 'destroying and killing every last member of Hamas.'
The immediate danger we face due to the surrender in the hostage deal is the establishment of a Palestinian state. It doesn't seem to matter to the incoming US administration that the majority of the people oppose it; in their eyes the Israeli leadership and the people in Zion are irrelevant.
