President Donald Trump issued a sharp caution to the Supreme Court, declaring that overturning his tariff policies would trigger catastrophic consequences for America’s economy and security.
“The U.S. Supreme Court was given the wrong numbers,” Trump posted early Tuesday on Truth Social. “The ‘unwind’ in the event of a negative decision on Tariffs, would be, including investments made, to be made, and return of funds, in excess of 3 Trillion Dollars. It would not be possible to ever make up for that kind of a ‘drubbing.’ That would truly become an insurmountable National Security Event, and devastating to the future of our Country – Possibly non-sustainable!”
The president has repeatedly cautioned the Court against dismantling his trade measures, describing them as vital to protecting American jobs, industry, and national stability. He said that reversing them would wipe out trillions in wealth and unravel years of progress.
Trump also outlined a broader economic vision in his recent posts, highlighting plans to use tariff revenue to support working Americans and reduce the ballooning national debt. “All money left over from the $2000 payments made to low and middle income USA Citizens, from the massive Tariff Income pouring into our Country from foreign countries, which will be substantial, will be used to SUBSTANTIALLY PAY DOWN NATIONAL DEBT,” he wrote Monday. “Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DJT.”
In the same flurry of messages, Trump took aim at critics of his approach, arguing that tariffs have strengthened the U.S. economy, spurred growth, and restored balance to global trade. “People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!” he wrote. “We are now the Richest, Most Respected Country In the World, With Almost No Inflation, and A Record Stock Market Price. 401k’s are Highest EVER. We are taking in Trillions of Dollars and will soon begin paying down our ENORMOUS DEBT, $37 Trillion. Record Investment in the USA, plants and factories going up all over the place.”
At the center of the legal battle is whether the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act authorizes the president to impose tariffs for national security reasons. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer represented Trump’s position before the justices last week. Lower courts have repeatedly rejected his interpretation but allowed the tariffs to stay in effect until the Supreme Court issues its ruling.
In another Truth Social post, Trump blasted what he sees as a double standard in trade authority: “So, let’s get this straight??? The President of the United States is allowed (and fully approved by Congress!) to stop ALL TRADE with a Foreign Country (Which is far more onerous than a Tariff!), and LICENSE a Foreign Country, but is not allowed to put a simple Tariff on a Foreign Country, even for purposes of NATIONAL SECURITY. That is NOT what our great Founders had in mind! The whole thing is ridiculous! Other Countries can Tariff us, but we can’t Tariff them??? It is their DREAM!!! Businesses are pouring into the USA ONLY BECAUSE OF TARIFFS. HAS THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT NOT BEEN TOLD THIS??? WHAT THE H— IS GOING ON??? President DJT.”
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Minister Ron Dermer has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, concluding a term marked by war, diplomacy, and deep national challenges.
In his resignation letter, Dermer reminded Netanyahu of the commitment he made to his family when he first took office. “On the day I was sworn in as a minister in the government, I promised my family that I would serve only two years in the role. I extended my term twice with their blessing. The first time to work with you to remove the existential threat posed by Iran’s military nuclear capabilities, and the second time to end the war in Gaza on terms set by Israel, and to bring our hostages home,” he wrote.
Reflecting on the defining moments of his tenure, Dermer stated, “This government will be remembered both for the October 7 attack and for the management of the two-year war and the seven fronts that followed it.” His words underscored the magnitude of the challenges faced by Israel during his time as Minister for Strategic Affairs.
Dermer concluded his letter on a personal and forward-looking note, expressing uncertainty about his next steps while reaffirming his lifelong mission. “I do not know what the future holds for me, but in all that I do, I will continue to do my part to ensure the future of the Jewish people,” he told the prime minister.
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In a breakthrough move, Israel and the United States agreed Tuesday on a plan to deport roughly 200 Hamas terrorists currently trapped in tunnels beneath Rafah, within an IDF-controlled zone known as the Yellow Line. The deal, part of broader efforts to crush Hamas’s remaining strongholds, represents a coordinated step forward in the campaign to fully dismantle the group’s influence in Gaza.
Despite the progress, a critical obstacle remains unresolved — no nation has yet consented to receive the deportees. Diplomats from both sides are said to be working urgently to find a host country willing to take them, but as of now, the fate of the militants remains in limbo.
The understanding came after an intense meeting in Jerusalem between Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu and Jared Kushner, the special envoy and son-in-law of President Donald Trump. The two discussed the broader U.S.-Israel strategy for postwar Gaza, including the complete demilitarization of the enclave and guarantees that Hamas would never again wield power there.
“Any decision regarding the 200 terrorists trapped in Rafah will be made in coordination with the Trump administration,” Netanyahu’s spokesperson said Monday, underscoring the degree of cooperation between Washington and Jerusalem on every stage of the process.
Kushner landed in Israel on Sunday to meet Netanyahu and review the next steps in executing the U.S.-backed framework for ending the Gaza conflict, according to a source familiar with the talks. Real estate developer and envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive shortly to take part in the ongoing discussions.
Netanyahu had previously sat down with both Kushner and Witkoff just a month earlier to evaluate shifting dynamics in Gaza and fine-tune the diplomatic roadmap. The talks this week were described by insiders as a continuation of those efforts, now focused squarely on the handling of the Rafah tunnel network and the operatives trapped inside.
American officials have expressed urgency in resolving the matter, telling Israeli counterparts they “think [the terrorists] should get free passage, after Goldin’s release.” The reference is to the long-standing issue of retrieving the body of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, held by Hamas since 2014 — a humanitarian priority deeply tied to any broader arrangement in Gaza.
An Israeli government spokesperson reiterated to Reuters that decisions about the Rafah detainees “will be made in collaboration with the Trump administration,” reflecting the ongoing alignment between the two governments as they attempt to finalize one of the most sensitive chapters of the Gaza war.
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Israel’s High Court pressed the warring sides in the Sde Teiman video leak controversy to strike a deal over who should lead the criminal investigation, after a marathon hearing on Tuesday that highlighted both political tension and legal ambiguity.
Justice Yael Willner urged the parties to “deliberate until white smoke comes out,” pleading with them to settle the dispute rather than force the court to impose a decision. “We implore you from the public’s perspective to reach an agreement,” she said, acknowledging the charged political atmosphere surrounding the case. “We will wait for you here until five o’clock, until six o’clock, seven o’clock and even later. Just reach an agreement.”
The judges gave the opposing sides until 5 p.m. to agree but indicated they would continue waiting into the night if progress was being made. Among the options Willner floated was authorizing the court to appoint either a serving or retired district judge, or even a retired Supreme Court justice, to supervise the investigation.
She also suggested entrusting the probe to the Israel Securities Authority or the Israel Competition Authority. These alternatives underscored the court’s growing skepticism toward both Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s move to install State Ombudsman for Judges Asher Kula and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara’s insistence that State Attorney Amit Aisman lead the case.
Willner’s comments signaled that the court is unwilling to endorse either camp’s proposal outright, reflecting frustration with what it sees as overreach on both sides. “The problem is that as ombudsman there is a clause in the law which says he can’t do any other job, either directly or indirectly,” she remarked, a point echoed by Justice Alex Stein.
The judges also questioned whether Levin had exceeded his authority by invoking Clause 23 of the 1959 Civil Service Law to appoint Kula — a move Justice Gila Canfy Steinitz described as “certainly intervention” in the justice process. Willner challenged Levin’s attorney, Zion Amir, to cite a precedent for such use of the clause, but none was provided.
At the same time, the bench pressed Baharav-Miara’s team on its own potential conflicts. Willner questioned whether Aisman could truly serve impartially, given his previous involvement in discussions concerning the military advocate general’s internal review. She further noted that if Baharav-Miara herself had a conflict of interest in overseeing the probe, that conflict might extend to her authority to appoint Aisman in the first place.
The dispute stems from the explosive leak of a video allegedly showing IDF soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman detention facility. Former military advocate general Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi has admitted authorizing the leak and is now under investigation for breach of trust, abuse of office, and obstruction of justice.
Following that revelation, Levin stripped Baharav-Miara of her oversight role, accusing her of a conflict of interest, and named Kula to take over. Baharav-Miara initially refused to comply but relented after the Justice Ministry’s own legal adviser found her conflicted. She then appointed Aisman instead — setting off the current standoff.
The court observed that both appointments carried legal and ethical problems. It warned that Kula’s dual position could undermine judicial independence, since as ombudsman he holds authority over judges who might later hear cases he initiates. But it also raised doubts about the propriety of the attorney general’s delegation powers, which are not explicitly grounded in law.
The broader fallout has deepened political fault lines across Israel. Levin and his supporters accuse the legal establishment of targeting soldiers and defying elected officials, while critics contend the government is exploiting the affair to weaken an already embattled attorney general and erode judicial independence.
By Tuesday night, the judges’ plea for compromise remained unanswered, leaving open whether the opposing camps would heed Willner’s call — or whether the High Court itself will be forced to resolve the explosive dispute.
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