Trump Administration
Trump administration hosts White House Shabbat gathering for US 250th anniversary
Trump’s administration hosted a White House Shabbat gathering after the president urged Jewish Americans to observe the sabbath for the US 250th anniversary.
US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report
Federal funding for Trump's ballroom in jeopardy after Senate ruling
UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report
US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid Pentagon shakeup
The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go.
Trump considering plan to send Afghan refugees who helped US to Congo - NYT
AfghanEvac President Shawn VanDiver criticized the move, describing it as giving the refugees a choice between "the world’s number one refugee crisis to the world’s number two refugee crisis.”
Kash Patel demands $250M from The Atlantic over 'drunk FBI director' claims
The defamation suit argues that the article "falsely asserted Patel is a habitual drunk, unable to perform his duties," among other issues, and that it was published "with actual malice."
Ship traffic stalls in Hormuz as Iran tensions rise and oil prices climb on ceasefire fears
Just one ship exited the Gulf through the strait while two entered in the space of 12 hours, ship tracking data showed on Monday, a fraction of what is usually about 130 vessels per day.
Michigan refuses Trump administration demand for 2024 election ballots
Last week, the Justice Department sent a letter to the clerk in Wayne County demanding ballots, ballot receipts, and ballot envelopes.
FBI Director Kash Patel 'paranoid' he is next to be fired from Trump administration - report
Patel's fears come after several prominent figures were fired from the Trump administration, including former US Army chief of staff Randy George and former attorney-general Pam Bondi.
Kamala Harris accuses Netanyahu of pulling Trump into Iran war
In a speech at a Michigan event, Kamala Harris claimed Netanyahu pulled Trump into the Iran conflict, calling the Trump administration the "most corrupt" in US history.
Tucker Carlson's son leaves JD Vance spox. role to start political consulting firm - Politico
According to one source, a Vance official, he had informed the vice president of his intention to leave in December, but the plan had been put off by several months "to ensure a smooth transition."
Netanyahu shocked Trump 'prohibited' strikes on Lebanon, believes it inconsistent with ceasefire
Trump’s public remarks appeared to exceed the text of the US-backed truce, prompting Israeli officials to seek clarification while clashes on the ground continued.
Trump official defends ‘list of Jews’ strategy in Penn case at Harvard antisemitism conference
Penn has appealed the case and this week asked for a stay on the court order, which would otherwise require them to produce the list by May 1.