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
Freed hostage Segev Kalfon credits US President Donald Trump's firm leadership for playing a crucial role in securing his release, says the President's determination served as 'a light…in the darkest tunnels.'
The New York City mayor-elect accused Israel before reporters and President Trump of carrying out "genocide" in Gaza, and said that "the U.S. government is funding it." President Trump did not contradict him.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calls NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani “a communist” ahead of his first meeting with President Trump.
After Trump calls a Democrat-led video “seditious behavior, punishable by death”, White House spokesperson clarifies he doesn’t seek executions but wants lawmakers held accountable for urging troops to defy the chain of command.
US President meets survivors of Hamas captivity in Washington, says their courage "united all Israelis."
Twins Gali and Ziv Berman from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, who were taken captive on 10/7, will present the mezuzah from their burned home to President Trump.
President Trump says he will meet NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday, in a meeting requested by Mamdani.
President Trump signs bill requiring the DOJ to release all Epstein-related documents, after it passed Congress with near-unanimous support.
Trump expresses hope Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will join the UN-backed Board of Peace overseeing Gaza’s redevelopment, following a White House meeting and strategic US-Saudi agreements.
Former hostage Eitan Mor will meet President Trump at the White House and present him with a dreidel as a gift. “It symbolizes victory born from courage.”
During dinner with the Saudi Crown Prince, Trump says the Gaza Board of Peace will include leaders of major nations and invites MBS to join.
President Trump announces Saudi Arabia’s designation as a major non-NATO ally during a White House dinner with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The US Senate unanimously approves a bill to release all unclassified Jeffrey Epstein files, sending it to President Trump after a 427-1 House vote. Trump now supports the measure after months of opposition.
After Trump-MBS meeting, the White House announces that the US and Saudi Arabia sealed nearly $1 trillion in deals, including F-35 sales, nuclear energy, AI, and critical minerals.
During meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, US President Donald Trump says Israel and Saudi Arabia 'are at a level where they should get top of the line.'
President Isaac Herzog welcomed a German youth delegation in Jerusalem, praising President Donald Trump’s UN-backed Gaza peace plan as a historic path to peace and stability.
The military is warning that if the Saudis acquire the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Israel would lose air superiority in the region.
Elon Musk is expected to attend President Trump’s dinner with Saudi Crown Prince MBS, despite recent clashes between the two.
US President welcomes the UN’s approval of his Gaza plan, calling it a “historic” vote: This will lead to further peace all over the world.
US President says America will sell advanced stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, despite Israel's objections, says that the Saudis "have been a great ally."
Actor Jon Voight warns NYC is in danger under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling him a “communist fool” and says only President Trump can stop the city’s descent into “socialist horror.”
President Trump says he backs Senate bill to sanction countries trading with Russia, targeting China, India, and possibly Iran.
Americans for a Safe Israel is calling on Congress to act to prevent future sales of advanced weapon systems to Middle Eastern authoritarian regimes.
Source in the Saudi royal family tells Israeli media that they would not normalize ties with Israel without a 'two-state solution based on the 1967 borders.'
Trump withdraws his endorsement of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene amid an ongoing dispute between the two, which escalated after she pushed for Epstein file releases and criticized his agenda.
Trump vows to sue the BBC for up to $5B over a misleading edit of his Jan. 6 speech. The BBC apologized but denied defamation.
The planned deal would allow Saudi Arabia to buy the F-35, which has clear implications for Israeli air superiority in the region.
Bloomberg reports that Trump is expected to approve a deal allowing Saudi Arabia to buy F-35 jets during MBS’s visit.
Axios reports Trump told MBS the Gaza war is over and he now expects Saudi Arabia to move toward peace with Israel. US officials hope for progress ahead of next week’s White House meeting.
BBC apologizes to President Trump for misleading Panorama edit of his January 6, 2021 speech, but rejects $1B compensation demand.
A new poll shows that Democratic voters are "more enthusiastic" than Republican voters about casting their ballots in next year’s congressional midterm elections. 79% of Democrats said they would “regret it if they don’t vote.”
The building of an American army base on the Gazan border would be nigh irreversible. Why we must not let it happen. Opinion.
US Ambassador and Syria Envoy Tom Barrack calls Syrian President al-Sharaa’s White House meeting 'historic shift,' praises Syria’s move from isolation to regional partnership.
Trump signs into law the bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, after the House of Representatives approved it by a majority of 222 to 209.
British PM Keir Starmer urges BBC to correct their mistakes after Trump threatens to sue the broadcaster for $1B over a misleading speech edit.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US expects “good deals” with Saudi Arabia during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington next week.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Donald Trump's letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon him.
Likud MK Eliyahu Revivo rejected President Trump’s call to ask President Isaac Herzog to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing confidence that Netanyahu will be acquitted.
In a quirky diplomatic gesture, Trump presented his “Victory 45-47” perfume to Syria’s al-Sharaa-spraying both him and his foreign minister in the Oval Office.
President Herzog received a signed letter from President Trump urging him to consider pardoning Netanyahu. Herzog clarified that a pardon request requires a formal procedure in accordance with the rules.
President Trump says he has an “obligation” to sue the BBC after it misrepresented his Jan. 6 speech. BBC leaders resigned amid backlash over edits that omitted his call for demonstrators to “act peacefully.”
In an interview with the Washington Post, Syrian President accuses Israel of expansionism and demands a withdrawal to pre-December 8 borders, says Trump backs Syria’s position in ongoing negotiations.
President Trump rebukes Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she criticized his meeting with Syria’s president.
After meeting Syria’s President Sharaa, Trump voices support for a US-backed Israel-Syria security deal, saying he gets along well with Sharaa despite his “rough past.”
Amid reports of Iran restoring its nuclear facilities, an Israeli official tells Kan News that Israel seeks to topple the Islamic regime by the time President Trump ends his term.
Reports from the US state that President Trump threatened to sue BBC for $1 billion after it edited a video of him making it look like he supported the Jan. 6 riots.
The BBC stated that it has received a letter from President Trump threatening legal action over the misleading editing of a video of a speech he gave on January 6, 2021.
Despite strikes, analysts believe Iran retains key nuclear capabilities, raising fears that its uranium stockpile and secret sites could soon trigger renewed conflict with Israel.
US President Trump condemns the BBC after top execs resigned over editing his Jan. 6 speech: “Very dishonest people who tried to step on the scales of a Presidential Election.”
Source in Saudi royal family says Crown Prince's upcoming visit to US may pave the way for renewing dialogue with Israel.
President Trump says an international force will arrive in Gaza “very soon,” calling it “strong peace.” He warns Hamas of severe consequences if it fails to comply: “They’ve got a big problem.”
President Trump confirms Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, says it will be the first of many in his second term. Kazakhstan says the move aligns with its policy of dialogue, respect, and regional stability.
Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapses during a press conference about a new agreement with pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing prices.
President Trump reacts to Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win in interview with Fox News, calling his speech “angry” and warning he’s “off to a bad start.”
US President reacts to socialist candidate's victory in NYC mayoral election, says Americans 'have a choice between communism and common sense.'
President Trump hinted that Saudi Arabia could soon join the Abraham Accords, praising progress in normalization talks and highlighting a key meeting with Saudi officials.
President Trump will host Syrian President next Monday in a historic White House visit, signaling a potential thaw in US-Syria ties amid efforts to rebuild and counter ISIS.
A new survey finds most US Jews view Israel as vital to Jewish continuity, support Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, and credit him with securing the hostage release deal.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will meet President Trump on Nov. 18 as the US pushes Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords.
President Trump endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor, warning of funding cuts if Zohran Mamdani wins.
