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A federal judge said Tuesday he’s leaning toward denying a preservationist group’s request to temporarily halt President Donald Trump ‘s White House ballroom project, saying the organization failed to show that “irreparable harm” would be caused if the project moves forward. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon said he could issue a final decision on the […]
IDF Soldier Dies From Gunshot On Military Base; Circumstances Remain Unclear
An IDF soldier was killed by gunfire earlier today at a military base in northern Israel, the DF confirmed, as authorities opened a Military Police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The army said the soldier was critically wounded in the shooting and rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. […]
U.S. Retail Sales Stall in October as Consumers Pull Back After Summer Splurge
Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants were unchanged in October from September as consumers moderated their spending amid worries about higher prices and other economic uncertainties after splurging over the summer. But a big factor dragging down the figure was a 1.6% drop in sales at motor vehicles and auto parts dealerships, hurt by the […]
CROWN HEIGHTS: Jewish Man Stabbed In The Chest By Man Shouting Antisemitic Slurs
A Jewish man was stabbed in the chest by a man shouting antisemitic slurs in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood on Tuesday. The victim was attacked near the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Lincoln Place and stabbed in the chest. He was transported to Kings County Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and is […]
“Total And Complete Blockade”: Trump Tightens Noose On Venezuela, Announces Oil Tanker Blockade
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro in a move that seemed designed to put a tighter chokehold on the South American country’s economy. Trump’s escalation comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil […]
Rome Unveils Subway Stations Showcasing Ancient Ruins Under the Colosseum
Rome opened two subway stations on Tuesday — one deep beneath the Colosseum — that mix the modernity of high-tech transport with artifacts from an ancient era. Commuters and tourists entering the station beside the iconic amphitheater can view displays of ceramic vases and plates, stone wells and suspended buckets, as well as the ruins […]
CATSKILLS: Sullivan County Sheriff Hosts Chanukah Menorah Lighting With Community And Law Enforcement {VIDEOS & PHOTOS}
On the second day of Chanukah, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office hosted a menorah lighting and Chanukah celebration at the Sullivan County Government Center, bringing together members of the Jewish community and law enforcement from across the county. The event was attended by representatives of the New York State Police, along with the police chiefs […]
Bombshell Records Show FBI Didn’t Believe It Had Legal Basis To Raid Trump’s Mar-A-Lago In 2022
Newly released internal FBI records show that agents did not believe they had established probable cause to search Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in August 2022, raising fresh questions about one of the most controversial law-enforcement actions in modern U.S. political history. The documents, made public Tuesday by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), reveal […]
The US Gained 64,000 Jobs In November But Lost 105,000 In October; Unemployment Rate At 4.6%
The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports. The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% last month, highest since 2021. The November job gains were higher than the 40,000 economists had forecast. The […]
Trump Defends Chief of Staff Susie Wiles After She Says He Has an “Alcoholic’s Personality”
President Donald Trump defended White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Tuesday following a series of explosive Vanity Fair interviews that ignited controversy inside Washington and across the media landscape, saying she was right to describe him as having an “alcoholic’s personality” — even though he does not drink — and making clear her […]
EU Moves to Loosen 2035 Gas Car Ban Amid Automaker and Government Pressure
European officials on Tuesday moved to ease their ban on sales of cars with internal combustion engines by 2035, responding to pressure from governments and automakers who argued that the industry needed more flexibility in finding ways to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and help achieve EU climate goals. The proposal from the EU’s executive […]
Zelensky Says Proposals To End The War In Ukraine Could Be Presented To Russia Within Days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with U.S. officials for a deal to end the fighting in Russia’s nearly 4-year-old invasion of his country could be finalized within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before possible further meetings in the U.S. next weekend. A draft peace plan discussed […]
Sen. Graham on Chanukah Terror Attack in Sydney: “We Are In A Religious War With Radical Islam”
Sen. Lindsey Graham declared that former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden are partially responsible for a deadly terrorist attack that targeted a Chanukah celebration in Australia, and argued that the massacre was part of a broader “religious war” with radical Islam. The remarks came a day after two gunmen opened fire at a Chanukah […]
Pentagon Refuses to Release Unedited Video of Deadly Caribbean Boat Strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the Pentagon will not publicly release unedited video of a strike that killed two survivors of an initial attack on a boat allegedly carrying cocaine in the Caribbean. Hegseth said that members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees would have an opportunity this week to review […]
Shulem Lemmer Singing “God Bless America” at the Whitehouse Chanukah Party
Shulem Lemmer Performs at White House Chanukah Party
Shulem Lemmer, a resident of Toms River, performing at the White House Chanukah party this evening
TEHILLIM: HaMekubal HaTzaddik Dovid Batzri, Rosh Yeshivah of HaShalom Yeshivah, Hospitalized in Serious Condition
TEHILLIM: HaMekubal HaTzaddik Rav Dovid Batzri, the Rosh Yeshivah of HaMekubalim “HaShalom” Yeshivah, was hospitalized in serious condition in the past day at Haddash Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem. The Rav’s family members and talmidim have requested that the public tear the gates of Shamayim for his recovery. Please daven for a refuah sheleimah for […]
RESPONDING BEYOND BORDERS: Rockland Hatzolah Paramedic Helps Avert In-Flight Emergency to Israel
RESPONDING BEYOND BORDERS: Rockland Hatzoloh Paramedic Chaim Ishakis (RH-123) of the Northern District was seen assisting two patients onboard a flight to Eretz Yisroel, helping avert a potential emergency landing.
Jewish Shop Owner Salim Hamdani Arrested in Damascus for Alleged Antiquities Violations
Salim Hamdani, one of the few Jews still living in Syria, was recently arrested by the regime of President Ahmad al‑Shar’a, according to a Kan News report on Tuesday morning. Hamdani owns a shop in the Old City of Damascus, and according to Syrian sources familiar with the details, the official reason for the arrest […]
Candace Owens Weaponizing Charlie Kirk’s Assassination to Settle Personal Grudges, Report Reveals
Candace Owens’ recent barrage of conspiracy theories and attacks targeting Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, are being driven by personal resentment and long-standing grievances stemming from her removal from Turning Point USA, according to multiple sources who spoke to the New York Post. Owens, 36, has used her platform in […]
