President Donald Trump alleged Tuesday that Fannie Mae’s Financial Crimes Division has found evidence pointing to mortgage fraud committed by Senator Adam Schiff of California. Trump also leveled similar accusations against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
“I have always suspected Shifty Adam Schiff was a scam artist,” Trump posted on Truth Social, sharply attacking the California Democrat. “And now I learn that Fannie Mae’s Financial Crimes Division have concluded that Adam Schiff has engaged in a sustained pattern of possible Mortgage Fraud.”
According to Trump’s claims, Schiff misrepresented his primary residence as being in Maryland in order to secure more favorable mortgage terms—despite the fact that, as a California congressman, he was required to reside in California. “Adam Schiff said that his primary residence was in Maryland to get a cheaper mortgage and rip off America, when he must live in California because he was a congressman from California.”
Trump has repeatedly targeted Schiff in the past, using mocking nicknames and accusing him of unethical behavior. In this latest salvo, Trump escalated the rhetoric, branding him a “scam artist,” “crook,” and a potential fraudster guilty of “mortgage fraud.”
These allegations come in the context of Trump’s ongoing efforts to scrutinize the conduct of Democrats who previously investigated him. President Biden, during an interview with The New York Times last week, described Trump’s actions as “vindictive.”
But Trump rejected that characterization, framing his pursuit as part of a legitimate demand for transparency and fairness—the same standards, he argued, that Democrats claimed to uphold during their own investigations of him.
“I always knew Adam Schiff was a crook,” Trump concluded in his post. “The fraud began with the refinance of his Maryland property on February 6, 2009, and continued through multiple transactions until the Maryland property was correctly designated as a second home on Oct. 13, 2020. Mortgage Fraud is very serious, and crooked Adam Schiff (now a senator) needs to be brought to justice.”
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Speaking to journalists at the Knesset after United Torah Judaism pulled out of the coalition, Yuli Edelstein, chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee from Likud, took a firm stance on the issue of enforcing enlistment laws. At the same time, he urged the chareidi parties not to bring down the government.
UTJ’s withdrawal came after Edelstein presented a new version of the draft bill, which they say breaches the compromise the parties had settled on last month. That agreement was intended to stabilize the coalition amid rising tensions with Iran. Now, the Shas party is also weighing whether to follow UTJ’s lead and exit the coalition.
“Unfortunately,” Edelstein complains, “the representatives of the Haredi factions in the Knesset are not ready for the outline of the law that I have formulated.”
Edelstein explained that the proposed legislation shouldn’t have come as a shock, emphasizing that it “was based on the principles that we have discussed throughout the legislative process and includes a number of essential sections on which compromise is not possible.”
According to Edelstein, the law must include “effective personal sanctions, institutional sanctions if targets are not met, applying high recruitment targets, which will increase rapidly” and “effective oversight and enforcement mechanisms.”
“Without these, it would not be a conscription law, but a bluff law,” he adds, while appealing directly to chareidi representatives not to “dismantle the right-wing government.”
Although the new bill has yet to be distributed to members of his own committee, Edelstein stood by his decision not to release it yet. He stressed that he has consistently said he would “only pass a good law that would meet the needs of the IDF and significantly ease the burden of reservists and the serving public.”
Reflecting on his efforts to preserve the coalition during months of negotiations over the draft issue, Edelstein noted that, especially in light of the approaching war with Iran, he and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu made a joint effort “to prevent the dissolution of the Knesset.”
“That evening, some of the clauses were agreed upon, but it was clear to everyone that the drafting work was not finished then. Since then, we have worked intensively, in consultation with the serving public, representatives of the chareidi public and IDF representatives, to complete the clauses and details of the law,” he states.
He said that just last night, he held an extended meeting with Netanyahu and chareidi lawmakers to present the draft bill he crafted, calling it a piece of legislation that “meets the needs of the IDF” and guarantees “that anyone who enters the army as a Haredi will be able to leave it as a Haredi.”
“The future of the country is not subject to political games at a time when the security challenges facing us are many and more existential than ever,” Edelstein continues. “The public will not forgive those who fail to rise to the occasion and unite for one common goal – the security and future of the State of Israel.”
Meanwhile, a spokesman for UTJ leader Yitzchok Goldknopf said that Edelstein’s draft bill was missing several critical components. Chief among them was the demand to grant full amnesty to yeshiva students already issued draft notices. Additionally, the bill reportedly includes a requirement for yeshiva students who receive exemptions to log their attendance using fingerprint scanners.
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Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli issued a sharp rebuke of Syria’s new leadership, stating that Israel cannot turn a blind eye to the brutal acts being carried out under its rule. In an urgent message, he demanded the assassination of Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara.
“We must not stand idly by in the face of the Islamist-Nazi terror regime of Al-Qaeda in a suit and tie,” Chikli wrote on X, sharing footage that documented assaults against Syrian minority groups.
“Anyone who thinks Ahmad al-Sharaa is a legitimate leader is gravely mistaken — he is a terrorist, a barbaric murderer who should be eliminated without delay,” Chikli declared, warning the world against recognizing al-Sharaa’s leadership.
“The horrific massacre of the Alawites was met with complete silence from Europe, and now we’re witnessing the same cruelty unleashed on the Druze. This regime of terror must be confronted head-on,” he added, decrying the lack of international response.
Chikli’s statements come on the heels of directives from Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, who instructed the IDF to immediately target Syrian forces and arms entering the Suwayda region, in retaliation for Syrian attacks on local Druze populations.
Earlier Tuesday, troops loyal to Syrian President Al-Julani seized control of As-Suwayda, a largely Druze city in the south. The military’s entrance triggered panic among residents.
Witnesses say Syrian troops indiscriminately fired at civilians in the streets. Though exact numbers remain unclear, numerous casualties have been reported. Video footage widely shared online shows Druze individuals being degraded and mistreated by Syrian soldiers.
Locals described chaotic scenes of forced entries into homes, looting, and widespread military presence, including tanks rolling through the heart of the city.
In a recorded statement, the Druze community’s spiritual head, Hikmat al-Hijri, condemned the violence as an unfolding genocide. He accused Syrian security forces of breaking a non-aggression pact—brokered by Damascus with international oversight—by launching unprovoked attacks despite the Druze side holding to its commitments.
“This is a day to choose: either we stand together as Syrians and reject this humiliation, or we accept decades more of it,” al-Hijri said. He urged Druze communities worldwide to aid Suwayda “by any means possible.”
The latest developments represent a dramatic intensification of unrest in the region. Tensions have been simmering since July 11, when a Druze shopkeeper was kidnapped. That single event triggered a chain reaction of hostage-takings, shootouts, and mounting death tolls as Syrian forces advanced into Druze territory and met fierce resistance.
With the conflict escalating, Druze leaders in Suwayda have issued a full mobilization order, labeling the confrontation “a war for our existence.” Between 60 and 100 people—mostly Druze—are believed to have lost their lives in the recent fighting.
{Matzav.com}Donald Trump reportedly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to consider launching attacks on major Russian cities, including Moscow and St. Petersburg, according to a report released Tuesday by the Financial Times in the UK.
The alleged comments were made during a phone conversation between Trump and Zelensky on July 4, according to two individuals briefed on the exchange. Trump is said to have asked, “Volodymyr, can you hit Moscow? Can you also hit St. Petersburg?” In response, Zelensky reportedly said, “Definitely. We could if you give us the weapons.”
Trump expressed encouragement at the idea, reportedly explaining that inflicting damage on Russia could help bring them to the negotiating table by ensuring they “feel the pain.”
This approach represents a major shift from Trump’s earlier stated position of pursuing a swift resolution to the war and limiting American engagement in overseas conflicts. Despite this, there is still no clarity on whether the U.S. will supply Ukraine with long-range munitions like Tomahawk missiles, which would enable strikes far into Russian territory.
Reacting to the allegations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said these were “serious statements that need to be examined.” He added that Russia does not respond to ultimatums. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov also commented, stating that while Moscow remains open to negotiations, it will not do so under threat.
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Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky announced on Monday that he intends to resubmit his criminal referral of Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Department of Justice, citing new developments surrounding a mass pardon issued by autopen in the final hours of Joe Biden’s presidency.
“Today I will reissue my criminal referral of Anthony Fauci to Trump DOJ!” Paul declared, referencing a recent report that revealed Biden had authorized a flurry of clemency actions using an autopen, reportedly due to the high volume. According to the report, Biden said the use of the device was necessary because “we’re talking about a whole lot of people.”
Taking to X, Paul emphasized his position by stating, “Perjury is a crime. And Fauci must be held accountable.”
Back in 2021, Paul had already accused Fauci of misleading Congress about the National Institutes of Health funding gain-of-function research related to COVID-19 at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. At the time, he urged federal authorities to thoroughly investigate Fauci’s sworn statements.
Providing false information during congressional testimony is a federal offense, punishable by up to five years in prison and substantial fines.
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A dramatic and deeply emotional shmuess delivered by the Rosh Yeshiva of Yakirei Yerushalayim and Be’er HaTalmud, Rav Yehuda Cohen, has sent shockwaves through the yeshiva world after a serious theft was uncovered involving a bochur who allegedly stole equipment worth thousands of shekels from the yeshiva.
Rav Cohen, a prominent Sefardic rosh yeshiva and a member of the Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah of Shas, stopped regular learning to address the incident in a forceful and impassioned shmuess.
“I’m sorry to speak about this after all the divrei Torah,” he began. “But he’echrach lo yiganeh—this must be said. I believe everyone here knows what happened. I’m saying this now so no one will later say, ‘Why didn’t we hear?’ Oy lanu miyom hadin, oy lanu miyom hatochacha. What will a person answer on the Day of Judgment?”
The Rosh Yeshiva did not mince words: “No one can wash their hands and say, ‘It wasn’t me.’ What happened last night in this yeshiva—if the person who did it hadn’t relied on the silence of his friends, would he have dared?
“You could have stopped it,” Rav Cohen declared, his voice rising. “But you didn’t. Forgive me, but if I don’t speak up, I’ll be held accountable in Shamayim. Oy la’chevrah that raises snakes and scorpions like this. Someone who has to come back in a gilgul, after death, after chibut hakever, after all the suffering, because of one stolen perutah—he’ll be sent back. I’m the one who built this yeshiva with my own blood and sweat.”
He described the personal standards he holds himself to: “If I need to drink a half-cup of water, I make sure to only fill a half-cup, so that instead of the pump running for 12 seconds, it runs for 8. That’s how careful I am with the yeshiva’s money.”
Rav Cohen expressed his frustration with the culture of silence: “Kol Yisrael areivim zeh lazeh. Everyone is accountable. Why didn’t you protest? You saw it. The mashgiach, shlita, worked to exhaustion trying to uncover the thieves. I called a close friend of mine in the police. I’m telling you—this is going to cause a tremendous chillul Hashem. The bochur’s name will be exposed. He won’t be able to marry a religious girl. Maybe a shedah—a demon. This is a disgrace for the entire yeshiva. It’ll be in the headlines: ‘Police come to Be’er HaTalmud to search for thieves.’
“I’m ashamed,” he admitted, “but he’echrach lo yiganeh velo yishubach. This is the one sin that remains. Kinah, taavah, and kavod destroy a person. They lose both this world and the next. There is no forgiveness for such a person.”
The Rosh Yeshiva issued a chilling ultimatum: “If the guilty one isn’t found, I’ll have no choice. I’ll gather the entire yeshiva, we’ll say Tehillim and selichos, open the Aron Kodesh, and cry out for justice. Hakadosh Baruch Hu should avenge this betrayal. Forgive me for saying so, but I’d rather raise animals than human beings capable of such behavior. These are people who hate Hashem, hate Torah, desecrate Shem Shamayim, and have no kapparah. And anyone who knows and hides it—his portion is with the sinner.”
Rav Cohen concluded with a stark warning: “The police are coming. It’ll be in the news. It’s a chillul Hashem, a terrible disgrace. I’d rather shut down this place and turn it into a chicken coop than raise such bochurim. Toavas Hashem kol gevah lev. This is an abomination. A bochur who learns Torah like this—his Torah is to’eivah! This isn’t Torah—it’s a disgrace. Thank you.”
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