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US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report
According to Bloomberg, the massive sale demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to allied countries affected by Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury.
Trump to hold 'National Jubilee of Prayer,' raising concerns about separation of church and state
US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week - report
Texas mural honors Druze and Iranian children killed by Iran and its proxies
Iraqi PM-designate caught between US endorsement, militia violence - report
The endorsement is contingent on Ali al-Zaidi excluding Iran-backed militias from his potential government, a move that could prompt those militias to fight back.
Lebanon asks US to pressure Israel to halt attacks and operations
Hostilities have continued since Trump declared a ceasefire on April 16, mostly in south Lebanon, where Israel is occupying a self-declared security zone.
NYC anti-Israel activists plan Monday protest against Israel real estate event
The Monday protest comes following a similar event on Tuesday, after which PAL-Awda said it was undeterred.
Iraqi media shocked by reports of secret Israeli base as Baghdad hits critical juncture - analysis
Reports that Iraq’s sovereignty may have been undermined by a foreign force operating in the desert will cause controversy in Baghdad.
Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion
Due to safety concerns after the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, Republicans want to pass a bill that includes $1 billion of taxpayers’ money for security adjustments and upgrades.
US Justice Dep't moves to denaturalize 12 people, including one who supported Al-Qaeda
According to the DoJ, Ouazzani was planning ways to support Al-Qaeda along with two men later convicted of trying to bomb the New York Stock Exchange as early as 2003.
CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation
A "level 3" designation is standard at this stage and is the lowest CDC emergency activation level, with the agency actively monitoring the virus's progress.
Trump says US will start 'Project Freedom Plus' if Iran talks fail
Earlier on Saturday, a reporter asked Trump if he thought Iran was "slow-rolling" talks, to which the President replied, "We'll find out soon enough."
As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states
So far, 29 applications have been approved, representing 56 people across households in 12 states, and $274,500 in loans have been disbursed.
Iran’s aging tankers used for oil reserves as blockade strains storage capacity
The vessel's commission suggests that Iran’s energy sector and oil storage capacity are facing a crisis, as the US Navy continues to block the passage of tankers carrying Iranian oil out of the Gulf.