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Trump revokes clearances for Blinken, other Biden officials

US President rescinds security clearances for former Secretary of State Blinken, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and other officials from the Biden administration, following his earlier revocation of security clearance for Biden.

Trump revokes clearances for Blinken, other Biden officials

Biden:

'Keith Siegel was freed as part of deal my team and I negotiated'

Former US President welcomes release from Hamas captivity of Keith Siegel, who also holds US citizenship: I look forward to the remaining hostages, including additional Americans, being reunited with their families.

'Keith Siegel was freed as part of deal my team and I negotiated'

Trump:

'A lot of things that were not sent to Israel are on their way'

US President confirms reports that he has instructed to release hold on 2,000-pound bombs intended for shipment to Israel and which were frozen by Biden.

'A lot of things that were not sent to Israel are on their way'

The letter Biden left for Trump at the White House

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.

The letter Biden left for Trump at the White House

Trump:

'We're thinking about going to the Middle East, but not yet'

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."

'We're thinking about going to the Middle East, but not yet'

Hours after inauguration

Trump cancels sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria

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 cancels sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria

In final minutes:

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for his family

Minutes before Trump's inauguration, outgoing President signs pardons for his brothers, sister, and their spouses to end influence peddling investigation against his family.

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for his family

At last minute:

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to prevent Trump reprisals

Outgoing President Joe Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, and more on his last day in office to prevent Trump from pursuing them for prosecution.

Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to prevent Trump reprisals

Poll:

Majority in US believe hostage deal secured thanks to Trump

According to a Harvard Harris poll, 79% of US citizens support Israel and its actions in Gaza, 21% support Hamas.

Majority in US believe hostage deal secured thanks to Trump

Biden:

'3 Israeli women have been released, the guns have gone silent'

On the last day of his Presidency, President Joe Biden delivered remarks on the ceasefire and hostage deal which came into effect earlier in the day.

'3 Israeli women have been released, the guns have gone silent'

Biden:

'Israel must address legitimate concerns of Palestinians'

In his last interview as President, Joe Biden claimed that Israel could not sustain itself without a commitment to a Palestinian state.

'Israel must address legitimate concerns of Palestinians'

Lawmakers to Biden:

'Prevent TikTok ban from going into effect'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer among those to appeal to Biden, requesting a 90-day extension on the deadline for TikTok parent ByteDance to sell its US operations or be banned in the country.

'Prevent TikTok ban from going into effect'

Biden in farewell address:

'Hostage deal will be implemented by the incoming administration'

President Joe Biden comments on hostage deal as he delivers his farewell to the nation: I told my team to keep the incoming administration fully informed, because that’s how it should be: Working together as Americans.

'Hostage deal will be implemented by the incoming administration'

In wake of hostage deal

Netanyahu speaks to Trump and Biden

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.

Netanyahu speaks to Trump and Biden

President Biden:

We can't wait to welcome hostages home

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

We can't wait to welcome hostages home

'Privilege of my life'

Biden's farewell letter to the American people

Outgoing President Joe Biden writes that he ran for president 4 years ago because he 'believed that the soul of America was at stake,' tells American people 'history is in your hands.'

Biden's farewell letter to the American people

Biden extends order to okay sanctions on Judea, Samaria residents

'Israel has systematically harmed only alternative to Hamas, which is the PA. Attacks by extremist residents on Palestinians have reached an all-time high,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken claims.

Biden extends order to okay sanctions on Judea, Samaria residents

Moments before end of term:

Biden removes Cuba's designation as state sponsor of terrorism

Outgoing President Biden announces removal of Cuba's designation as state sponsor of terrorism, in exchange for release of 553 political prisoners from Cuban prison.

Biden removes Cuba's designation as state sponsor of terrorism

Biden announces Navy aircraft carriers to honor Clinton and Bush

US President says that two future Navy aircraft carriers will be named after former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Biden announces Navy aircraft carriers to honor Clinton and Bush

Hunter Biden investigator criticizes President Biden

Special counsel David Weiss, whose investigation into Hunter Biden was cut short by President Biden's pardon of his son, criticizes the outgoing president in his final report.

Hunter Biden investigator criticizes President Biden

Biden in farewell speech:

'We're pressing hard, working urgently to close hostage deal'

US President Joe Biden delivered one of his final speeches in office today and stated that there has been progress in the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.

'We're pressing hard, working urgently to close hostage deal'

With eight days left in office:

Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage deal

President Biden discussed the fundamentally changed regional circumstances following the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, and the weakening of Iran’s power in the region.

Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage deal

Judea and Samaria residents sue Biden admin. for sanctions

Jewish legal organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. government on behalf of American citizens living in Judea and Samaria and targeted by the sanctions.

Judea and Samaria residents sue Biden admin. for sanctions

Biden on hostage deal:

'We’re making progress, I’m still hopeful we can have a deal'

US President expresses hope that a ceasefire and hostage release deal can be reached before January 20, when he leaves office: Hamas is the one getting in the way of that right now.

'We’re making progress, I’m still hopeful we can have a deal'

Los Angeles Fire:

130,000 evacuated so far, at least five fatalities

Strong winds are driving the massive wildfire in Los Angeles onwards. At least five people were killed and a state of emergency has been declared in California.

130,000 evacuated so far, at least five fatalities

Biden:

‘I really thought I had the best chance of beating Trump’

US President says he believes he could have won reelection had he remained in the White House race, but acknowledges uncertainty about whether he would have completed another full term.

‘I really thought I had the best chance of beating Trump’

Days before leaving office

Biden welcomes his first great-grandchild

Biden, who is set to leave office on January 20, becomes the first modern US President to become a great-grandfather while in office.

Biden welcomes his first great-grandchild

Biden honors George Soros with medal

Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jewish megadonor George Soros.

Biden honors George Soros with medal

Biden to visit New Orleans after deadly ramming attack

White House says President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to New Orleans next week to meet with the families of victims of this week’s devastating truck-ramming attack.

Biden to visit New Orleans after deadly ramming attack

Report:

Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

Outgoing US President presented with plans for potential attack on Iran's nuclear program if Iran makes major moves towards development of nuclear weapons before January 20.

Biden presented with options for attack on Iran nuclear program

Biden on New Orleans attack:

'The suspect was inspired by ISIS'

US President says authorities are investigating whether there is any possible connection between the New Orleans attack and the explosion of a Tesla truck outside Trump hotel in Vegas.

'The suspect was inspired by ISIS'

Real Talk:

The Rabbi of Capitol Hill tells all

Executive Vice President of American Friends of Lubavitch Rabbi Levi Shemtov speaks about his work in Washington, which he describes as 'walking a tightrope over a cesspool, wearing a straightjacket, with everyone demanding that I dance.'

The Rabbi of Capitol Hill tells all

Report:

Biden regrets withdrawing, thinks he could've defeated Trump

White House sources quoted by The Washington Post say US President regrets withdrawing from this year’s presidential race, expressing confidence that he could have defeated Donald Trump despite polling that suggested otherwise.

Biden regrets withdrawing, thinks he could've defeated Trump

Final Hanukkah message

Biden: Hold on to hope, keep the faith

US President publishes his final Hanukkah message as President on X.

Biden: Hold on to hope, keep the faith

Biden on Hanukkah:

'May the light shine from menorahs around the world'

Biden posts Hanukkah greetings to the Jewish community: Hanukkah is a timeless story of miracles. Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a happy Hanukkah!

'May the light shine from menorahs around the world'

After commuting 37 sentences

Biden decides: Man who murdered 11 Jews to be executed

Despite record-breaking commutation, outgoing President Biden refuses to pardon three, including the murderer of 11 congregants at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018.

Biden decides: Man who murdered 11 Jews to be executed

How Biden was shielded during his presidency

Wall Street Journal report reveals how Biden's staff shielded him during his presidency, including fewer and shorter meetings with Cabinet members and lawmakers and preventing him from seeing negative news coverage.

How Biden was shielded during his presidency

Biden:

'I spoke with Netanyahu and we’ll speak again'

US President when asked if he would speak with Netanyahu about a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza before he leaves office: I spoke with him and we’ll speak again.

'I spoke with Netanyahu and we’ll speak again'

Biden:

'I will not stop until I get every single hostage home'

President Biden hosts reception at the White House ahead of Hanukkah: The trauma of October 7 and its aftermath are still raw and ongoing.

'I will not stop until I get every single hostage home'

Biden signs bill to examine if Jewish museum can join Smithsonian

US President Joe Biden signs law creating commission to examine whether the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History can join the Smithsonian Institution.

Biden signs bill to examine if Jewish museum can join Smithsonian

Biden:

'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel'

US President Joe Biden discussed the fall of the Assad regime and noted that it would not have been possible if not for Israel delivering blows on Iran and Hezbollah and Ukraine's fight against Russia.

'Iran made a historic mistake when it launched a war on Israel'

One month after Election Day:

Here’s what we know about how Jews voted

While the majority voted for the Democratic candidate as the case has been for years, polls found that Kamala Harris received a smaller portion of the Jewish vote than Joe Biden did in 2020.

Here’s what we know about how Jews voted

In wake of Hunter Biden pardon

Trump urges judge to toss hush money case

Lawyers representing US President-elect call on judge who oversaw his conviction for falsifying business records to dismiss the charges against Trump, cite President Biden's comments in pardoning his son.

Trump urges judge to toss hush money case

Should a parent pardon their child?

A halachic perspective on presidential pardons. Op-ed.

Should a parent pardon their child?

Biden 'devastated, outraged' at killing of US citizen Omer Neutra

US President reacts to announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, was killed on October 7th and that his body has held by Hamas in Gaza ever since.

Biden 'devastated, outraged' at killing of US citizen Omer Neutra

Despite promising not to

Biden pardons his son Hunter

US President signs a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter, explains that he did so despite pledging not to because "it is clear that Hunter was treated differently."

Biden pardons his son Hunter

Biden's Christmas gift - an anti-Israel book

The President of the United States was observed leaving a bookstore with a copy of The Hundred Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 in his hand.

Biden's Christmas gift - an anti-Israel book

Report

Biden told Netanyahu: Let’s get the hostages

Axios reports that Biden emphasized to Netanyahu that, following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the priority should now shift to securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden told Netanyahu: Let’s get the hostages

Biden on ceasefire:

'What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel'

US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'

'What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel'

White House:

Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

White House announces that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

Biden, Macron expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire tomorrow

US, French Presidents expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon tomorrow. French role in compliance mechanism reduced due to Israeli concerns.

Biden, Macron expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire tomorrow

Biden against ICC:

'Arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are outrageous'

US President condemns International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: There is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas.

'Arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are outrageous'

Human Rights Expert:

'Biden poised to abandon the hostages to the UN and Hamas'

Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices, tells Arutz Sheva if the US does not veto the UN Security Council ceasefire resolution, President Biden 'will be remembered as the President who legitimized and provoked predictable murderous antisemitism in Israel and around the world.'

'Biden poised to abandon the hostages to the UN and Hamas'

Biden at G20:

'Increase the pressure on Hamas, which is refusing a deal'

US President urges G20 leaders to intensify efforts to pressure Hamas into agreeing to a ceasefire with Israel.

'Increase the pressure on Hamas, which is refusing a deal'

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons

US President approves Ukraine’s use of advanced long-range American weapons within Russian territory.

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons

Last-ditch effort:

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

17 Democratic senators and 71 members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to the President calling on him to take advantage of his time left in office to sanction the two senior Israeli officials.

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Jake Sullivan:

'There's room for cooperation with Trump team on hostage deal'

US National Security Adviser tells reporters Biden raised the issue of the American hostages being held in Gaza during his meeting at the White House with Trump: We’re prepared to work with the incoming team to secure the release of the hostages.

'There's room for cooperation with Trump team on hostage deal'

Biden to hostage families:

'The efforts to bring them home will continue'

US President meets families of Americans who have been held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023. White House: He reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to getting the hostages home.

'The efforts to bring them home will continue'

Watch: President-Elect Trump returns to DC, meets Biden

President-Elect Donald Trump meets with outgoing President Biden at the White House.

Watch: President-Elect Trump returns to DC, meets Biden

Giora Eiland accuses:

'Biden to blame for preventing return of hostages'

Biden's insistence on humanitarian aid to Gaza 'placed a death sentence on the hostages,' Giora Eiland explains.

'Biden to blame for preventing return of hostages'